South Africa Population in 2009

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

Population in 2009

51,728,516 people

Compared with 2008, the population changed by 613,917 people (+1.20%).

Population around 2009

YearPopulation
200750,528,584
200851,114,599
200951,728,516
201052,344,051
201152,995,205

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POPULATION QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What was the population of South Africa in 2009?

The recorded population was 51,728,516.

How much did the population change from the previous year?

The population changed by 613,917 people (+1.20%) from 2008.

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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