South Africa Population in 1989

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

Population in 1989

39,628,575 people

Compared with 1988, the population changed by 1,147,926 people (+2.98%).

Population around 1989

YearPopulation
198737,326,190
198838,480,649
198939,628,575
199040,746,268
199141,687,898

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POPULATION QUESTIONS

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What was the population of South Africa in 1989?

The recorded population was 39,628,575.

How much did the population change from the previous year?

The population changed by 1,147,926 people (+2.98%) from 1988.

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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