South Africa Population in 2023

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

Population in 2023

63,212,384 people

Compared with 2022, the population changed by 833,974 people (+1.34%).

Population around 2023

YearPopulation
202161,502,603
202262,378,410
202363,212,384
202464,007,187
202564,747,319

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POPULATION QUESTIONS

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What was the population of South Africa in 2023?

The recorded population was 63,212,384.

How much did the population change from the previous year?

The population changed by 833,974 people (+1.34%) from 2022.

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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