Southern Africa Population Pyramid 2041

Southern Africa
2041
Population: 85,974,669

Year

-5 -1   2041  +1 +5

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Southern Africa in 2041

In 2041, Southern Africa is projected to have a population of 85,974,669 people. Compared with 2031, when the projection stands at 78,906,256, that represents growth of 9.0% over ten years.

With a projected median age of 31.5 years, Southern Africa would have a youth dependency ratio of 34.4 and an old-age dependency ratio of 12.7 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
85,974,669
Median age
31.5
0-14 %
23.4%
65+ %
8.6%
Child dependency
34.4
Old-age dependency
12.7
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 are projected to live in Southern Africa in 2041?
Southern Africa is projected to have a population of 85,974,669 in 2041.
How old is the population of Southern Africa?
Southern Africa's median age is 31.5 years.
What share of Southern Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
8.6% of Southern Africa's population is 65 or older, and 23.4% 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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