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South AfricaSouth Africa Population, total climbed to 60,414,495 Thousands in January 2023
World BankYearlyReleased January 2023
South Africa Population, total climbed to 60,414,495 Thousands in January 2023, up 520,610 Thousands from December's 59,893,885 Thousands reading.
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THE RELEASE
Population Total (South Africa) was reported at 64,747,319.00 Number in December 2025. The reading rose from the previous value of 64,007,187.00 Number.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. In December readings over the past 3 years, Population Total has averaged 63,988,963.33 Number.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Balance of Trade (Aug 28).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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Population, total - ZA
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About Population, total — South Africa
DEFINITION
South Africa's Population Total reached 64,747,319 as of December 2025, up from 64,007,187 in December 2024. This increase of 740,132 reflects steady demographic growth over the year. The rising population may influence future economic and social planning in South Africa. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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