Population growth rate by level of development in South Africa
South Africa: Population growth rate by level of development was 0.23 in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
0.23
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
45th
of 229 countries
All-time high
1.19
in 2024
All-time low
0.203
in 2097
Years of data
77
2024–2100
Population growth rate by level of development in South Africa, 2024–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0.23 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 1.19 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.203, in 2097.
That places South Africa 45th out of 229 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.19 | — |
| 2025 | 1.11 | -5.9% |
| 2026 | 1.05 | -5.5% |
| 2027 | 1.04 | -1.0% |
| 2028 | 1.02 | -1.7% |
| 2029 | 0.99 | -3.4% |
| 2030 | 0.94 | -5.1% |
| 2031 | 0.921 | -2.0% |
| 2032 | 0.896 | -2.7% |
| 2033 | 0.865 | -3.5% |
| 2034 | 0.844 | -2.4% |
| 2035 | 0.828 | -1.9% |
| 2036 | 0.798 | -3.6% |
| 2037 | 0.787 | -1.4% |
| 2038 | 0.759 | -3.6% |
| 2039 | 0.734 | -3.3% |
| 2040 | 0.729 | -0.7% |
| 2041 | 0.724 | -0.7% |
| 2042 | 0.71 | -1.9% |
| 2043 | 0.696 | -2.0% |
| 2044 | 0.682 | -2.0% |
| 2045 | 0.671 | -1.6% |
| 2046 | 0.676 | +0.7% |
| 2047 | 0.659 | -2.5% |
| 2048 | 0.62 | -5.9% |
| 2049 | 0.614 | -1.0% |
| 2050 | 0.596 | -2.9% |
| 2051 | 0.6 | +0.7% |
| 2052 | 0.56 | -6.7% |
| 2053 | 0.54 | -3.6% |
| 2054 | 0.543 | +0.6% |
| 2055 | 0.524 | -3.5% |
| 2056 | 0.499 | -4.8% |
| 2057 | 0.495 | -0.8% |
| 2058 | 0.49 | -1.0% |
| 2059 | 0.472 | -3.7% |
| 2060 | 0.457 | -3.2% |
| 2061 | 0.439 | -3.9% |
| 2062 | 0.44 | +0.2% |
| 2063 | 0.434 | -1.4% |
| 2064 | 0.421 | -3.0% |
| 2065 | 0.386 | -8.3% |
| 2066 | 0.387 | +0.3% |
| 2067 | 0.371 | -4.1% |
| 2068 | 0.361 | -2.7% |
| 2069 | 0.354 | -1.9% |
| 2070 | 0.379 | +7.1% |
| 2071 | 0.372 | -1.8% |
| 2072 | 0.322 | -13.4% |
| 2073 | 0.316 | -1.9% |
| 2074 | 0.321 | +1.6% |
| 2075 | 0.307 | -4.4% |
| 2076 | 0.295 | -3.9% |
| 2077 | 0.31 | +5.1% |
| 2078 | 0.308 | -0.6% |
| 2079 | 0.3 | -2.6% |
| 2080 | 0.303 | +1.0% |
| 2081 | 0.298 | -1.7% |
| 2082 | 0.289 | -3.0% |
| 2083 | 0.288 | -0.3% |
| 2084 | 0.27 | -6.2% |
| 2085 | 0.25 | -7.4% |
| 2086 | 0.275 | +10.0% |
| 2087 | 0.268 | -2.5% |
| 2088 | 0.263 | -1.9% |
| 2089 | 0.258 | -1.9% |
| 2090 | 0.25 | -3.1% |
| 2091 | 0.267 | +6.8% |
| 2092 | 0.242 | -9.4% |
| 2093 | 0.244 | +0.8% |
| 2094 | 0.24 | -1.6% |
| 2095 | 0.221 | -7.9% |
| 2096 | 0.21 | -5.0% |
| 2097 | 0.203 | -3.3% |
| 2098 | 0.22 | +8.4% |
| 2099 | 0.223 | +1.4% |
| 2100 | 0.23 | +3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1.07 | 0.99 | 1.19 | 6 |
| 2030s | 0.8372 | 0.734 | 0.94 | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.6781 | 0.614 | 0.729 | 10 |
| 2050s | 0.5319 | 0.472 | 0.6 | 10 |
| 2060s | 0.405 | 0.354 | 0.457 | 10 |
| 2070s | 0.323 | 0.295 | 0.379 | 10 |
| 2080s | 0.2762 | 0.25 | 0.303 | 10 |
| 2090s | 0.232 | 0.203 | 0.267 | 10 |
| 2100s | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 1 |
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More population data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 73,530 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8824 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0148 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.23 (2100)
- Population density 77.75 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.55 million (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.8825 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.4964 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 71,171 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, per capita 0.0011 units per person (2024)
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 0.23 in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate by level of development recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.19 in 2024.
- What is the lowest population growth rate by level of development recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.203 in 2097.
- How does South Africa rank for population growth rate by level of development?
- South Africa ranks 45th out of 229 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 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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