Total population by age in (SDGRC) Southern Africa

(SDGRC) Southern Africa: Total population by age was 544.16 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
544.16
Change on year
up 3.7%
Rank
120th
of 155 groups
All-time high
544.16
in 2023
All-time low
80.58
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Total population by age in (SDGRC) Southern Africa, 1950–2023

100200300400500195019862023

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2023, total population by age in (SDGRC) Southern Africa stood at 544.16. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.

That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 48.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total population by age in (SDGRC) Southern Africa peaked at 544.16 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 80.58, in 1950.

(SDGRC) Southern Africa ranks 120th of 155 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 84.64 80.58 88.86 10
1960s 103.73 90.84 118.63 10
1970s 140.17 122.54 158.78 10
1980s 198.35 164.89 227.52 10
1990s 252.93 231.9 297.18 10
2000s 321.92 307.32 342.19 10
2010s 384.15 348.64 451.67 10
2020s 512.57 478.6 544.16 4

Countries ranked near (SDGRC) Southern Africa

  1. 117 Paraguay 26.87 compare
  2. 118 Slovenia 26.27 compare
  3. 119 Tajikistan 26.25 compare
  4. 120 Albania 26.19 compare
  5. 121 Burundi 25 compare
  6. 122 Armenia 24.93 compare
  7. 123 Papua New Guinea 24.04 compare

See the full ranking of 389 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total population by age in (SDGRC) Southern Africa?
Total population by age in (SDGRC) Southern Africa was 544.16 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest total population by age recorded in (SDGRC) Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 544.16 in 2023.
What is the lowest total population by age recorded in (SDGRC) Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 80.58 in 1950.
How does (SDGRC) Southern Africa rank for total population by age?
(SDGRC) Southern Africa ranks 120th out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
Is total population by age rising or falling in (SDGRC) Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 48.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this (SDGRC) Southern Africa data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total population by age (70 years old)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
389 places, 28,786 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed