Europe (UNSDG) vs South Africa: Total population by age
Europe (UNSDG)
8,015
in 2023
South Africa
270.94
in 2023
Europe (UNSDG) rank
29th
South Africa rank
30th
Total population by age over time
- Europe (UNSDG)
- South Africa
How they compare
Europe (UNSDG) currently reports 8,015 against 270.94 in South Africa, a difference of 7,744.
That makes Europe (UNSDG)'s figure about 29.6 times South Africa's.
Across all 74 years both countries report, Europe (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Europe (UNSDG) ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 30th of 155 groups.
Europe (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 8 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe (UNSDG) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3,116 | 34.04 | 3,082 | Europe (UNSDG) |
| 1960s | 3,780 | 42.65 | 3,737 | Europe (UNSDG) |
| 1970s | 5,027 | 64.5 | 4,962 | Europe (UNSDG) |
| 1980s | 4,916 | 91.56 | 4,824 | Europe (UNSDG) |
| 1990s | 6,052 | 119.38 | 5,933 | Europe (UNSDG) |
| 2000s | 6,516 | 158.05 | 6,358 | Europe (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 6,632 | 177.03 | 6,455 | Europe (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 7,995 | 253.06 | 7,742 | Europe (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population by age, Europe (UNSDG) or South Africa?
- Europe (UNSDG), at 8,015 against 270.94 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in total population by age between Europe (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 7,744, with Europe (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 74 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2023.
- How do Europe (UNSDG) and South Africa rank globally for total population by age?
- Europe (UNSDG) ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 30th of 155 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.