South Africa Population in 1977

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

Population in 1977

27,118,952 people

Compared with 1976, the population changed by 723,502 people (+2.74%).

Population around 1977

YearPopulation
197525,690,940
197626,395,450
197727,118,952
197827,869,507
197928,634,162

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POPULATION QUESTIONS

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What was the population of South Africa in 1977?

The recorded population was 27,118,952.

How much did the population change from the previous year?

The population changed by 723,502 people (+2.74%) from 1976.

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

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