South Africa society & media statistics
Age structure, cities, languages for South Africa: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
Official languages: Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu. Largest city: Cape Town.
| Indicator | South Africa | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children under 15 | 25.7% | 2025 | #93 of 236 | 24.4% |
| People aged 65 and over | 6.9% | 2025 | #143 of 236 | 10.4% |
| Urban population | 63.8% | 2025 | #108 of 211 | 57.8% |
Society & Media: world rankings · South Africa population
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