Total population by age in Southern African Development Community (SADC)

Southern African Development Community (SADC): Total population by age was 971.12 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
971.12
Change on year
up 3.6%
Rank
98th
of 155 groups
All-time high
971.12
in 2023
All-time low
131.17
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Total population by age in Southern African Development Community (SADC), 1950–2023

2004006008001.0k195019862023

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total population by age in Southern African Development Community (SADC) is 971.12, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.

That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and up 45.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total population by age in Southern African Development Community (SADC) peaked at 971.12 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 131.17, in 1950.

Southern African Development Community (SADC) ranks 98th of 155 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 138.88 131.17 148.66 10
1960s 174.25 152.6 198.01 10
1970s 237.81 204.42 274.05 10
1980s 330.51 283.15 374.39 10
1990s 424.2 382.59 491.45 10
2000s 550.25 507.64 602.02 10
2010s 704.27 616.42 825.1 10
2020s 918.38 864.65 971.12 4

Countries ranked near Southern African Development Community (SADC)

  1. 95 Bosnia and Herzegovina 41.58 compare
  2. 96 Burkina Faso 41.31 compare
  3. 97 Puerto Rico 40.29 compare
  4. 98 Mali 39.8 compare
  5. 99 Haiti 36.57 compare
  6. 100 Rwanda 36.03 compare
  7. 101 Costa Rica 34.78 compare

See the full ranking of 389 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total population by age in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
Total population by age in Southern African Development Community (SADC) was 971.12 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest total population by age recorded in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
The highest recorded value was 971.12 in 2023.
What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
The lowest recorded value was 131.17 in 1950.
How does Southern African Development Community (SADC) rank for total population by age?
Southern African Development Community (SADC) ranks 98th out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
Is total population by age rising or falling in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
Over the last ten years it is up 45.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern African Development Community (SADC) 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