Southern Africa Population Pyramid 1995

Southern Africa
1995
Population: 50,564,431

Year

-5 -1   1995  +1 +5

Country

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Southern Africa in 1995

The population of Southern Africa in 1995 was 50,564,431. That is 27.7% more than in 1985, when the population stood at 39,591,503.

With a median age of 21.1 years, Southern Africa had a youth dependency ratio of 66.0 and an old-age dependency ratio of 7.1 per 100 people of working age. 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
50,564,431
Median age
21.1
0-14 %
38.1%
65+ %
4.1%
Child dependency
66.0
Old-age dependency
7.1
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.

How many people lived in Southern Africa in 1995?
In 1995, Southern Africa's population was 50,564,431.
What is the median age in Southern Africa?
Southern Africa's median age is 21.1 years.
What share of Southern Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
4.1% of Southern Africa's population is 65 or older, and 38.1% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Southern Africa have?
Southern Africa has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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