South Africa Population in 1979

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

Population in 1979

28,634,162 people

Compared with 1978, the population changed by 764,655 people (+2.74%).

Population around 1979

YearPopulation
197727,118,952
197827,869,507
197928,634,162
198029,518,857
198130,541,044

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POPULATION QUESTIONS

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What was the population of South Africa in 1979?

The recorded population was 28,634,162.

How much did the population change from the previous year?

The population changed by 764,655 people (+2.74%) from 1978.

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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