Total population by age in Southern Africa (African Union)
Southern Africa (African Union): Total population by age was 533.28 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
533.28
Change on year
up 3.7%
Rank
121st
of 155 groups
All-time high
533.28
in 2023
All-time low
79.24
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Southern Africa (African Union), 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population by age in Southern Africa (African Union) is 533.28, measured in 2023. 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 47.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Southern Africa (African Union) peaked at 533.28 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 79.24, in 1950.
Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 121st 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.
Total population by age in Southern Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 79.24 | — |
| 1951 | 80.3 | +1.3% |
| 1952 | 81.41 | +1.4% |
| 1953 | 82.32 | +1.1% |
| 1954 | 83.04 | +0.9% |
| 1955 | 83.63 | +0.7% |
| 1956 | 84.2 | +0.7% |
| 1957 | 84.92 | +0.9% |
| 1958 | 85.91 | +1.2% |
| 1959 | 87.39 | +1.7% |
| 1960 | 89.36 | +2.2% |
| 1961 | 91.62 | +2.5% |
| 1962 | 94.24 | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 97.05 | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 99.92 | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 102.94 | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 106.09 | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 109.36 | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 112.86 | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 116.6 | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 120.47 | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 124.53 | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 128.67 | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 132.49 | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 135.84 | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 139.27 | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 142.95 | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 146.8 | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 151.15 | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 156.11 | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 162.15 | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 168.84 | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 176.37 | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 185.95 | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 196.68 | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 202.15 | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 205.27 | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 211.7 | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 218.38 | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 224.16 | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 228.34 | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 229.53 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 231.07 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 232.86 | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 234.73 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 240.25 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 249.32 | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 264.92 | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 280.97 | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 292.54 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 302.84 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 310.43 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 315.71 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 317.11 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 312.65 | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 309.45 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 313.46 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 322.06 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 330.4 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 336.98 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 343.33 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 348.9 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 354.97 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 360.9 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 363.34 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 367.82 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 377.95 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 396.21 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 417.78 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 442.45 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 468.71 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 492.37 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 514.22 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 533.28 | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 83.23 | 79.24 | 87.39 | 10 |
| 1960s | 102 | 89.36 | 116.6 | 10 |
| 1970s | 137.83 | 120.47 | 156.11 | 10 |
| 1980s | 195.16 | 162.15 | 224.16 | 10 |
| 1990s | 248.45 | 228.34 | 292.54 | 10 |
| 2000s | 317.11 | 302.84 | 336.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 377.37 | 343.33 | 442.45 | 10 |
| 2020s | 502.15 | 468.71 | 533.28 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa (African Union)
More population data for Southern Africa (African Union)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 321,973 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.02 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.02 % change on previous year (2030)
- Total population by age 7,181 (2100)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.7286 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 43.47 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 5.5 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 16.56 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 26.18 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 10.26 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- Total population by age in Southern Africa (African Union) was 533.28 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 533.28 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.24 in 1950.
- How does Southern Africa (African Union) rank for total population by age?
- Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 121st out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Africa (African Union) 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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