Population growth rate, by level of development in South Africa
South Africa: Population growth rate, by level of development was 0.2% in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
0.2%
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
46th
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.2%
in 2024
All-time low
0.2%
in 2097
Years of data
77
2024–2100
Population growth rate, by level of development in South Africa, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0.2% for population growth rate, by level of development in 2100.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rate, by level of development in South Africa peaked at 1.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2097.
That places South Africa 46th out of 236 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population growth rate, by level of development in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.2% | — |
| 2025 | 1.1% | -5.9% |
| 2026 | 1.1% | -5.5% |
| 2027 | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| 2028 | 1.0% | -1.7% |
| 2029 | 1.0% | -3.4% |
| 2030 | 0.9% | -5.1% |
| 2031 | 0.9% | -2.0% |
| 2032 | 0.9% | -2.7% |
| 2033 | 0.9% | -3.5% |
| 2034 | 0.8% | -2.4% |
| 2035 | 0.8% | -1.9% |
| 2036 | 0.8% | -3.6% |
| 2037 | 0.8% | -1.4% |
| 2038 | 0.8% | -3.6% |
| 2039 | 0.7% | -3.3% |
| 2040 | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| 2041 | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| 2042 | 0.7% | -1.9% |
| 2043 | 0.7% | -2.0% |
| 2044 | 0.7% | -2.0% |
| 2045 | 0.7% | -1.6% |
| 2046 | 0.7% | +0.7% |
| 2047 | 0.7% | -2.5% |
| 2048 | 0.6% | -5.9% |
| 2049 | 0.6% | -1.0% |
| 2050 | 0.6% | -2.9% |
| 2051 | 0.6% | +0.7% |
| 2052 | 0.6% | -6.7% |
| 2053 | 0.5% | -3.6% |
| 2054 | 0.5% | +0.6% |
| 2055 | 0.5% | -3.5% |
| 2056 | 0.5% | -4.8% |
| 2057 | 0.5% | -0.8% |
| 2058 | 0.5% | -1.0% |
| 2059 | 0.5% | -3.7% |
| 2060 | 0.5% | -3.2% |
| 2061 | 0.4% | -3.9% |
| 2062 | 0.4% | +0.2% |
| 2063 | 0.4% | -1.4% |
| 2064 | 0.4% | -3.0% |
| 2065 | 0.4% | -8.3% |
| 2066 | 0.4% | +0.3% |
| 2067 | 0.4% | -4.1% |
| 2068 | 0.4% | -2.7% |
| 2069 | 0.4% | -1.9% |
| 2070 | 0.4% | +7.1% |
| 2071 | 0.4% | -1.8% |
| 2072 | 0.3% | -13.4% |
| 2073 | 0.3% | -1.9% |
| 2074 | 0.3% | +1.6% |
| 2075 | 0.3% | -4.4% |
| 2076 | 0.3% | -3.9% |
| 2077 | 0.3% | +5.1% |
| 2078 | 0.3% | -0.6% |
| 2079 | 0.3% | -2.6% |
| 2080 | 0.3% | +1.0% |
| 2081 | 0.3% | -1.7% |
| 2082 | 0.3% | -3.0% |
| 2083 | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2084 | 0.3% | -6.2% |
| 2085 | 0.2% | -7.4% |
| 2086 | 0.3% | +10.0% |
| 2087 | 0.3% | -2.5% |
| 2088 | 0.3% | -1.9% |
| 2089 | 0.3% | -1.9% |
| 2090 | 0.2% | -3.1% |
| 2091 | 0.3% | +6.8% |
| 2092 | 0.2% | -9.4% |
| 2093 | 0.2% | +0.8% |
| 2094 | 0.2% | -1.6% |
| 2095 | 0.2% | -7.9% |
| 2096 | 0.2% | -5.0% |
| 2097 | 0.2% | -3.3% |
| 2098 | 0.2% | +8.4% |
| 2099 | 0.2% | +1.4% |
| 2100 | 0.2% | +3.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0.2% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -0.6%. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 0.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.3%, 83% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 6 |
| 2030s | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2050s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2060s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 2070s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2080s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2090s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2100s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 43 Eritrea 0.3% compare
- 44 Yemen 0.3% compare
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- 47 Rwanda 0.2% compare
- 48 Tuvalu 0.2% compare
- 49 Kazakhstan 0.2% compare
- 49 Solomon Islands 0.2% compare
More population data for South Africa
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1847 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7997 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.55 million people (2100)
- Population density 77.75 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0148 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8824 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 73,530 Persons (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth rate, by level of development in South Africa?
- Population growth rate, by level of development in South Africa was 0.2% in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.2% in 2024.
- What is the lowest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2097.
- How does South Africa rank for population growth rate, by level of development?
- South Africa ranks 46th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population growth rate, by level of development rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate, by level of development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual rate at which the population is growing, expressed as a percentage. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.