What is the population of South Africa?

The estimated population of South Africa in 2026 is approximately 61,740,168 people.

What is the capital of South Africa?

The capital city of South Africa is Pretoria.

South Africa covers an area of 1,219,090 km².

61,740,168

Estimated live population (2026)

Capital Pretoria

Area 1,219,090 km²

Density 50 per km²

Annual Growth Rate +1.1%

Continent Africa

Timezone UTC+2

Country Code ZA

World Share 0.74%

Province-level data coming soon.