Urban population reached 44.4 mil in 2024 in South Africa, according to the National Statistical Office. This is 1.96% more than in the previous year.
Historically, urban population in South Africa reached an all time high of 44.4 mil in 2024 and an all time low of 7.66 mil in 1960.
South Africa has been ranked 20th within the group of 214 countries we follow in terms of urban population.
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