Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate was -0.0148 % change on previous year in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
-0.0148 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 71.7%
World rank
30th
of 229 countries
All-time high
0.4104 % change on previous year
in 2045
All-time low
-1.08 % change on previous year
in 2026
Years of data
76
2025–2100
Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in South Africa, 2025–2100
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -0.0148 % change on previous year for projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in 2100.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 71.7% on the previous year and up 76.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 0.4104 % change on previous year in 2045 and was at its lowest, -1.08 % change on previous year, in 2026.
That places South Africa 30th 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.
Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.2727 % change on previous year | — |
| 2026 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +295.7% |
| 2027 | -0.9212 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 2028 | -0.3031 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 2029 | -0.4032 % change on previous year | +33.0% |
| 2030 | -0.4605 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 2031 | -0.4346 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2032 | -0.3959 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2033 | -0.3787 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2034 | -0.3647 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2035 | -0.3274 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2036 | -0.276 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 2037 | -0.2212 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 2038 | -0.1528 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 2039 | -0.071 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 2040 | 0.0408 % change on previous year | -157.5% |
| 2041 | 0.1717 % change on previous year | +320.5% |
| 2042 | 0.2815 % change on previous year | +63.9% |
| 2043 | 0.3563 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
| 2044 | 0.4012 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 2045 | 0.4104 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2046 | 0.3879 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2047 | 0.3277 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2048 | 0.2138 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 2049 | 0.0929 % change on previous year | -56.5% |
| 2050 | -0.0091 % change on previous year | -109.8% |
| 2051 | -0.0825 % change on previous year | +805.9% |
| 2052 | -0.1182 % change on previous year | +43.2% |
| 2053 | -0.1366 % change on previous year | +15.6% |
| 2054 | -0.113 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 2055 | -0.0739 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2056 | -0.0646 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 2057 | -0.0689 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 2058 | -0.0642 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2059 | -0.0602 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2060 | -0.0595 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2061 | -0.0574 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2062 | -0.0574 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2063 | -0.0646 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 2064 | -0.0768 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2065 | -0.0963 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 2066 | -0.103 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2067 | -0.1024 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2068 | -0.0981 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2069 | -0.0822 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2070 | -0.0491 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 2071 | -0.0174 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 2072 | -0.037 % change on previous year | +112.3% |
| 2073 | -0.0522 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 2074 | -0.0392 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 2075 | -0.0483 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 2076 | -0.0635 % change on previous year | +31.4% |
| 2077 | -0.0469 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2078 | -0.045 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2079 | -0.0547 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 2080 | -0.03 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 2081 | -0.0102 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 2082 | -0.0036 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 2083 | 0.0247 % change on previous year | -790.0% |
| 2084 | 0.0275 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 2085 | -0.0206 % change on previous year | -174.7% |
| 2086 | -0.0293 % change on previous year | +42.6% |
| 2087 | -0.0173 % change on previous year | -40.8% |
| 2088 | -0.0336 % change on previous year | +93.8% |
| 2089 | -0.0485 % change on previous year | +44.2% |
| 2090 | -0.0623 % change on previous year | +28.5% |
| 2091 | -0.0532 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 2092 | -0.0591 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2093 | -0.0696 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 2094 | -0.0452 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2095 | -0.0494 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 2096 | -0.0762 % change on previous year | +54.3% |
| 2097 | -0.0831 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2098 | -0.07 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 2099 | -0.0522 % change on previous year | -25.4% |
| 2100 | -0.0148 % change on previous year | -71.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | -0.5959 % change on previous year | -1.08 % change on previous year | -0.2727 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2030s | -0.3083 % change on previous year | -0.4605 % change on previous year | -0.071 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.2684 % change on previous year | 0.0408 % change on previous year | 0.4104 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | -0.0791 % change on previous year | -0.1366 % change on previous year | -0.0091 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2060s | -0.0798 % change on previous year | -0.103 % change on previous year | -0.0574 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2070s | -0.0453 % change on previous year | -0.0635 % change on previous year | -0.0174 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2080s | -0.0141 % change on previous year | -0.0485 % change on previous year | 0.0275 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2090s | -0.062 % change on previous year | -0.0831 % change on previous year | -0.0452 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2100s | -0.0148 % change on previous year | -0.0148 % change on previous year | -0.0148 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More population data for South Africa
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7997 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1847 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Population growth rate 0.23 (2100)
- Population density 77.75 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.55 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.23 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.8825 % change on previous year (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in South Africa was -0.0148 % change on previous year in 2100, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest projected population under age 5, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4104 % change on previous year in 2045.
- What is the lowest projected population under age 5, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.08 % change on previous year in 2026.
- How does South Africa rank for projected population under age 5, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 30th out of 229 countries with data for 2100.
- Is projected population under age 5, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Projected population under age 5. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Projected population under age 5 Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Projected population under age 5. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.