Rural population as a share of total population reached 30.7% in 2024 in South Africa, according to the National Statistical Office. This is 1.54% less than in the previous year.
Historically, rural population as a share of total population in South Africa reached an all time high of 53.4% in 1960 and an all time low of 30.7% in 2024.
South Africa has been ranked 104th within the group of 171 countries we follow in terms of rural population as a share of total population.
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