How many people live in South Africa right now? The live counter advances every second using United Nations birth and death rates — about 3,292 births and 1,637 deaths per day, from a population of roughly 65.0M.
Crude birth rate: 18.5 per 1,000 people per year. Crude death rate: 9.2 per 1,000 people per year. Region: Africa.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Africa?
South Africa has approximately 65.0M people, based on the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 2026.
How many babies are born in South Africa every day?
About 3,292 babies are born in South Africa each day — roughly 0.04 every second.
How many people die in South Africa every day?
About 1,637 people die in South Africa each day — roughly 0.02 every second.
Is the population of South Africa growing or shrinking?
South Africa grows naturally by about 604.5K people per year, before migration.