Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate was -0.7997 % change on previous year in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
-0.7997 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 8.3%
World rank
112th
of 234 countries
All-time high
3.26 % change on previous year
in 1982
All-time low
-0.9341 % change on previous year
in 2000
Years of data
100
1951–2050
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1951–2050
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2050, urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in South Africa stood at -0.7997 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and down 269.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 3.26 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -0.9341 % change on previous year, in 2000.
South Africa ranks 112th of 234 countries 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.
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 1953 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 1954 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1955 | 1.38 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 1956 | 1.52 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1957 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 1958 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 1959 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1960 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 1961 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 1962 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 1963 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 2.88 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1965 | 2.92 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1967 | 3 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 2.98 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1970 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1971 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1972 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1976 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1980 | 2.92 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 1981 | 3.25 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 1982 | 3.26 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1987 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1988 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 1989 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1990 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1992 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 1993 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 1994 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 1995 | 0.7629 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 1996 | 0.7009 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 0.2697 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 1998 | -0.2157 % change on previous year | -180.0% |
| 1999 | -0.6536 % change on previous year | +203.1% |
| 2000 | -0.9341 % change on previous year | +42.9% |
| 2001 | -0.8488 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 2002 | -0.6234 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2003 | -0.6691 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2004 | -0.7474 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 2005 | -0.7765 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2006 | -0.7418 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2007 | -0.6202 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 2008 | -0.3651 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 2009 | -0.0962 % change on previous year | -73.6% |
| 2010 | 0.1962 % change on previous year | -303.9% |
| 2011 | 0.6462 % change on previous year | +229.4% |
| 2012 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +83.0% |
| 2013 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 2014 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 1.82 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 2016 | 0.7653 % change on previous year | -58.1% |
| 2017 | 0.5027 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2018 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +212.1% |
| 2019 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2023 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 2024 | 0.9531 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2025 | 0.812 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 2026 | 0.7055 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 2027 | 0.6298 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2028 | 0.5749 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2029 | 0.5084 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2030 | 0.4258 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2031 | 0.351 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2032 | 0.2894 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2033 | 0.221 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 2034 | 0.1551 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 2035 | 0.0957 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 2036 | 0.032 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2037 | -0.0295 % change on previous year | -192.3% |
| 2038 | -0.0903 % change on previous year | +205.6% |
| 2039 | -0.1589 % change on previous year | +76.1% |
| 2040 | -0.2164 % change on previous year | +36.1% |
| 2041 | -0.2634 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 2042 | -0.3166 % change on previous year | +20.2% |
| 2043 | -0.3744 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 2044 | -0.4328 % change on previous year | +15.6% |
| 2045 | -0.4899 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 2046 | -0.5393 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 2047 | -0.5917 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 2048 | -0.667 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2049 | -0.7382 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 2050 | -0.7997 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.42 % change on previous year | 1.04 % change on previous year | 1.96 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 2.8 % change on previous year | 2.22 % change on previous year | 3.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.73 % change on previous year | 2.6 % change on previous year | 2.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.67 % change on previous year | 1.62 % change on previous year | 3.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.783 % change on previous year | -0.6536 % change on previous year | 1.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.6423 % change on previous year | -0.9341 % change on previous year | -0.0962 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.11 % change on previous year | 0.1962 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9662 % change on previous year | 0.5084 % change on previous year | 1.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 0.1291 % change on previous year | -0.1589 % change on previous year | 0.4258 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | -0.463 % change on previous year | -0.7382 % change on previous year | -0.2164 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | -0.7997 % change on previous year | -0.7997 % change on previous year | -0.7997 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 109 Liberia -0.7859 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Grenada -0.7973 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Montenegro -0.7975 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Republic of Moldova -0.8797 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Myanmar -0.8844 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Germany -0.8968 % change on previous year compare
More population data for South Africa
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1847 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.55 million people (2100)
- Population density 77.75 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0148 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8824 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 73,530 Persons (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in South Africa was -0.7997 % change on previous year in 2050, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.26 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.9341 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 112th out of 234 countries with data for 2050.
- Is urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 269.6%. 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 Urban and rural population 2050, 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 Urban and rural population 2050. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Urban and rural population projected to 2050 HYDE (2023); United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Urban and rural population 2050. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.