South Africa Working-Age Population
43.6M▲ +0.5M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Working-Age Population in South Africa rose to 43.6M in Dec 2025 from 43.2M in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.6M | 43.2M | 43.6MDec 2025 | 9.0MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 48.4% | 48.3% | 84.7% | 48.3% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Population | 64.7M | 64.0M | 64.7M | 16.4M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Working-Age Population in South Africa averaged 33.1M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 43.6M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 9.0M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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