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South Africa: Population ages 0-14, female

In , South Africa's Population ages 0-14, female was 8.24 million.

That's up 0.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 4,498,617.52 . South Africa ranks #24 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

South Africa Population ages 0-14, female trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
8.24M
Trough
7.52M
1-year change
+0.4%
5-year change
+1.9%
+0.4% / yr
10-year change
+5.7%
+0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 0-14, female
8.244M
8.211M
8.184M
8.150M
8.117M
8.091M
8.062M
8.026M
7.983M
7.903M

About Population ages 0-14, female

Female population between the ages 0 to 14. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.FE.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Population ages 0-14, female in 2024?
In 2024, South Africa's Population ages 0-14, female was 8.24 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Population ages 0-14, female rising or falling?
South Africa's Population ages 0-14, female rose 0.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa rank globally on Population ages 0-14, female?
In 2024, South Africa ranked #24 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14, female.
How does South Africa's Population ages 0-14, female compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 0-14, female in 2024 was 4.50 million, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.
What is Population ages 0-14, female and how is it measured?
Female population between the ages 0 to 14. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.