Southern Africa Population Pyramid 2013

Southern Africa
2013
Population: 62,258,475

Year

-5 -1   2013  +1 +5

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Southern Africa in 2013

In 2013, Southern Africa had a total population of 62,258,476 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 12.7%, up from 55,245,307 in 2003.

With a median age of 25.2 years, Southern Africa had a youth dependency ratio of 45.3 and an old-age dependency ratio of 7.8 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

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
62,258,476
Median age
25.2
0-14 %
29.6%
65+ %
5.1%
Child dependency
45.3
Old-age dependency
7.8
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 2013?
Southern Africa had a population of 62,258,476 in 2013.
How old is the population of Southern Africa?
The median age in Southern Africa is 25.2 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Southern Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Southern Africa, 29.6% of people are under 15 and 5.1% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Southern Africa have?
Southern Africa has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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