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# South Africa Population

> South Africa population is 64.7M as of Dec 2025, from 64.0M. History from 1960, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

Population in South Africa rose to 64.7M in Dec 2025 from 64.0M in Dec 2024.

Population in South Africa averaged 51.9M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 64.7M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 16.4M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 64.7M | 64.0M | 64.7M (Dec 2025) | 16.4M (Dec 1960) | 1960–2025 | millions | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's population right now?**

Population in South Africa is 64.7M as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's population?**

The all-time high is 64.7M (Dec 2025); the record low is 16.4M (Dec 1960), over a series starting in 1960.

**How often is this series updated?**

Population for South Africa is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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