Southern Africa Population Pyramid 2036

Southern Africa
2036
Population: 82,586,096

Year

-5 -1   2036  +1 +5

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Southern Africa in 2036

United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of Southern Africa at 82,586,097 in 2036. Compared with 2026, when the projection stands at 74,868,913, that represents growth of 10.3% over ten years.

Half of the population would be younger than 30.6 years, with 24.7% children under 15 and 8.0% aged 65 or older. 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
82,586,097
Median age
30.6
0-14 %
24.7%
65+ %
8.0%
Child dependency
36.6
Old-age dependency
11.9
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 2036?
Southern Africa is projected to have a population of 82,586,097 in 2036.
What is the median age in Southern Africa?
The median age in Southern Africa is 30.6 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Southern Africa?
8.0% of Southern Africa's population is 65 or older, and 24.7% is under 15.
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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