South Africa Population in 2006

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

Population in 2006

49,998,277 people

Compared with 2005, the population changed by 508,244 people (+1.03%).

Population around 2006

YearPopulation
200448,991,421
200549,490,033
200649,998,277
200750,528,584
200851,114,599

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POPULATION QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What was the population of South Africa in 2006?

The recorded population was 49,998,277.

How much did the population change from the previous year?

The population changed by 508,244 people (+1.03%) from 2005.

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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