Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates in Southern African Development Community (SADC)

Southern African Development Community (SADC): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates was 723,581 Persons in 2050. β–² Rising

Latest (2050)
723,581 Persons
Rank
27th
of 53 regions
All-time high
723,581 Persons
in 2050
All-time low
173,382 Persons
in 1990
Years of data
43
1990–2050

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates in Southern African Development Community (SADC), 1990–2050

200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1990202020501990: 173.4k Persons1991: 178.3k Persons1992: 182.9k Persons1993: 187.6k Persons1994: 193.3k Persons1995: 198.8k Persons1996: 203.0k Persons1997: 207.1k Persons1998: 211.7k Persons1999: 216.6k Persons2000: 221.6k Persons2001: 226.7k Persons2002: 232.0k Persons2003: 237.4k Persons2004: 243.0k Persons2005: 248.8k Persons2006: 255.0k Persons2007: 261.5k Persons2008: 268.2k Persons2009: 275.0k Persons2010: 282.2k Persons2011: 289.8k Persons2012: 297.7k Persons2013: 306.1k Persons2014: 314.9k Persons2015: 324.2k Persons2016: 333.3k Persons2017: 342.3k Persons2018: 351.7k Persons2019: 361.2k Persons2020: 370.8k Persons2021: 380.5k Persons2022: 390.3k Persons2023: 400.3k Persons2024: 410.6k Persons2025: 421.2k Persons2026: 432.0k Persons2027: 442.9k Persons2028: 453.9k Persons2029: 465.1k Persons2030: 476.4k Persons2040: 596.5k Persons2050: 723.6k Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

In 2050, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates in Southern African Development Community (SADC) stood at 723,581 Persons. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.

The figure is up 21.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates in Southern African Development Community (SADC) peaked at 723,581 Persons in 2050 and was at its lowest, 173,382 Persons, in 1990.

That places Southern African Development Community (SADC) 27th out of 53 regions with data for 2050, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 43 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 195,268 Persons 173,382 Persons 216,636 Persons 10
2000s 246,922 Persons 221,635 Persons 274,992 Persons 10
2010s 320,336 Persons 282,151 Persons 361,175 Persons 10
2020s 416,764 Persons 370,846 Persons 465,101 Persons 10
2030s 476,430 Persons 476,430 Persons 476,430 Persons 1
2040s 596,478 Persons 596,478 Persons 596,478 Persons 1
2050s 723,581 Persons 723,581 Persons 723,581 Persons 1

Countries ranked near Southern African Development Community (SADC)

  1. 24 Sudan 84,494 Persons compare
  2. 25 Germany 78,932 Persons compare
  3. 26 Iraq 74,515 Persons compare
  4. 27 Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of 74,075 Persons compare
  5. 28 South Africa 73,530 Persons compare
  6. 29 Angola 72,328 Persons compare
  7. 30 United Kingdom 71,685 Persons compare

See the full ranking of 246 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates in Southern African Development Community (SADC) was 723,581 Persons in 2050, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates recorded in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
The highest recorded value was 723,581 Persons in 2050.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates recorded in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
The lowest recorded value was 173,382 Persons in 1990.
How does Southern African Development Community (SADC) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates?
Southern African Development Community (SADC) ranks 27th out of 53 regions with data for 2050.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates rising or falling in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Southern African Development Community (SADC) data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates β€” Population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates β€” Population
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Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
246 places, 10,557 data points, 1990–2050
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. <br><br> Table 5 shows figures on population, broken down by rural and urban population, as well as old-age and child-dependency ratios.