South Africa: Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population)
In , South Africa's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) was 66.91.
That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 63.29 . South Africa ranks #57 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 66.91
- Trough
- 64.59
- 1-year change
- +0.0%
- 5-year change
- +0.7%
- +0.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +0.9%
- +0.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 66.9090 | |
| 66.9081 | |
| 66.8636 | |
| 66.7621 | |
| 66.6004 | |
| 66.4433 | |
| 66.2964 | |
| 66.1485 | |
| 66.2329 | |
| 66.3617 |
About Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population)
Female population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.FE.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Africa's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) was 66.91, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- South Africa's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #57 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population).
- How does South Africa's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) in 2024 was 63.29, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 of 48.
- What is Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) and how is it measured?
- Female population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.