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South Africa: Population ages 0-14, male

In , South Africa's Population ages 0-14, male was 8.32 million.

That's up 0.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 4,766,104.29 . South Africa ranks #26 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
8.32M
Trough
7.75M
1-year change
+0.5%
5-year change
+0.8%
+0.2% / yr
10-year change
+3.5%
+0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 0-14, male
8.323M
8.278M
8.235M
8.218M
8.234M
8.254M
8.265M
8.264M
8.237M
8.154M

About Population ages 0-14, male

Male 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.MA.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Population ages 0-14, male in 2024?
In 2024, South Africa's Population ages 0-14, male was 8.32 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Population ages 0-14, male rising or falling?
South Africa's Population ages 0-14, male rose 0.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa rank globally on Population ages 0-14, male?
In 2024, South Africa ranked #26 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14, male.
How does South Africa's Population ages 0-14, male compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 0-14, male in 2024 was 4.77 million, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.
What is Population ages 0-14, male and how is it measured?
Male 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.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.