South Africa Population in 1976

Historical population record for africa/south-africa">South Africa, with year-over-year context and source information.

Population in 1976

26,395,450 people

Compared with 1975, the population changed by 704,510 people (+2.74%).

Population around 1976

YearPopulation
197424,989,108
197525,690,940
197626,395,450
197727,118,952
197827,869,507

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POPULATION QUESTIONS

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What was the population of South Africa in 1976?

The recorded population was 26,395,450.

How much did the population change from the previous year?

The population changed by 704,510 people (+2.74%) from 1975.

What is the source for this population record?

The record is attributed to World Bank Open Data.

Can I compare this year with other years?

Yes. Use the population history and change calculator links on this page.

Sources

World Bank Open Data · Quality score 100/100

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