The latest Stats SA figures put the number of people living in the country at 59.62-million
There are about 59.62-million people living in SA, an increase of 1.89-million from two years ago, Stats SA revealed on Thursday. The findings in the 2020 mid-year population estimates reveal that Gauteng remains the country’s most populous province, with approximately 15.5 million, accounting for 26% of the country’s total population.
It is followed by KwaZulu-Natal with an estimated 11.5-million people . Meanwhile, the Northern Cape remains the province with the smallest share of the population with approximately 1.29-million people . The survey also found that about 28.6% of the population is younger than 15. The majority of these reside in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.Of the elderly, the highest percentage 24.1% reside in Gauteng. Stats SA said the proportion of people aged 60 and older is increasing over time.Migration is an important demographic process as it shapes the age structure and distribution of the provincial population.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SA’s population has grown by nearly 2-million in two yearsThe latest Stats SA figures put the number of people living in the country at 59.62-million
Read more »
SA’s population up almost two million in two years as it nears 60 millionThere are about 59.62 million people living in SA currently, an increase of 1.89 million since two years ago, revealed Stats SA on Thursday.
Read more »
SA’s population up almost two million in two years as it nears 60 millionThere are about 59.62 million people living in SA currently, an increase of 1.89 million since two years ago, revealed Stats SA on Thursday.
Read more »
SA’s population nearing 60m, increased by 1.89m in two years – StatsSALife expectancy at birth for 2020 is estimated at 62.5 years for males and 68.5 years for females.
Read more »
SA mid-year population increases to estimated 59,62 millionSA's mid-year population is estimated to have increased to 59,62 million in 2020, according to a report released on Thursday by Stats SA, with Gauteng recording 15,5 million people alone.
Read more »