Southern Africa Population Pyramid 2031

Southern Africa
2031
Population: 78,906,256

Year

-5 -1   2031  +1 +5

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Southern Africa in 2031

In 2031, Southern Africa is projected to have a population of 78,906,256 people. That would be 12.4% more than in 2021 (70,182,726).

Half of the population would be younger than 29.9 years, with 25.9% children under 15 and 7.4% aged 65 or older. This is a stationary pyramid — similar numbers in each age group up to the older cohorts, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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
78,906,256
Median age
29.9
0-14 %
25.9%
65+ %
7.4%
Child dependency
39.0
Old-age dependency
11.2
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 will the population of Southern Africa be in 2031?
UN projections put Southern Africa's population at 78,906,256 in 2031.
How old is the population of Southern Africa?
The median age in Southern Africa is 29.9 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Southern Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Southern Africa, 25.9% of people are under 15 and 7.4% are 65 or older.
What shape is Southern Africa's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Southern Africa's pyramid is stationary — similar-sized cohorts through the younger ages, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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