Southern Africa Population Pyramid 1958

Southern Africa
1958
Population: 17,709,934

Year

-5 -1   1958  +1 +5

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Southern Africa in 1958

In 1958, Southern Africa had a total population of 17,709,934 people. The median age was 19.1 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 77.7 children under 15 and 6.5 people aged 65 or over.

The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
17,709,934
Median age
19.1
0-14 %
42.2%
65+ %
3.6%
Child dependency
77.7
Old-age dependency
6.5
Pyramid shape
Births per woman

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

Life expectancy at birth

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
20406080
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

2,829,624 immigrants live in Southern Africa.

Zimbabwe1,156,709
Mozambique423,035
Lesotho238,375
Malawi222,490
Ethiopia104,663
Where emigrants live (2024)

1,320,086 people born in Southern Africa live in other countries.

South Africa289,297
United Kingdom245,446
Australia217,589
United States of America161,507
New Zealand101,970
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

What was the population of Southern Africa in 1958?
In 1958, Southern Africa's population was 17,709,934.
What is the median age in Southern Africa?
The median age in Southern Africa is 19.1 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Southern Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Southern Africa, 42.2% of people are under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older.
What shape is Southern Africa's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Southern Africa has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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