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South Africa: Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

In , South Africa's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 25.88.

That's down 0.8% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 25.40 . South Africa ranks #92 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

South Africa Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
31.07
Trough
25.88
1-year change
-0.8%
5-year change
-5.6%
-1.2% / yr
10-year change
-9.2%
-1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
25.8838
26.0849
26.3212
26.6136
26.9992
27.4300
27.8565
28.2636
28.3271
28.3085

About Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, South Africa's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 25.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) rising or falling?
South Africa's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) fell 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?
In 2024, South Africa ranked #92 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).
How does South Africa's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 of 48.
What is Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.