Southern Africa Population Pyramid 2026

Southern Africa
2026
Population: 74,868,912

Year

-5 -1   2026  +1 +5

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Southern Africa in 2026

As of 2026, Southern Africa counts an estimated 74,868,913 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 14.8%, up from 65,213,469 in 2016.

The median age is 29.1 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 39.9 children under 15 and 10.0 people aged 65 or over. 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
74,868,913
Median age
29.1
0-14 %
26.6%
65+ %
6.7%
Child dependency
39.9
Old-age dependency
10.0
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 is the population of Southern Africa in 2026?
Southern Africa has an estimated population of 74,868,913 in 2026.
How old is the population of Southern Africa?
Southern Africa's median age is 29.1 years.
How many children and older people live in Southern Africa?
6.7% of Southern Africa's population is 65 or older, and 26.6% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Southern Africa have?
Southern Africa's pyramid is stationary — similar-sized cohorts through the younger ages, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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