South Africa: Population ages 15-64, male
In , South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male was 21.17 million.
That's up 1.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 12,352,879.12 . South Africa ranks #22 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 21.17M
- Trough
- 14.91M
- 1-year change
- +1.4%
- 5-year change
- +9.7%
- +1.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +19.3%
- +1.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 15-64, male |
|---|---|
| 21.175M | |
| 20.886M | |
| 20.547M | |
| 20.170M | |
| 19.744M | |
| 19.305M | |
| 18.870M | |
| 18.436M | |
| 18.381M | |
| 18.246M |
About Population ages 15-64, male
Male population between the ages 15 to 64. 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.MA.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male was 21.17 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male rising or falling?
- South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male rose 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Population ages 15-64, male?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #22 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, male.
- How does South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 15-64, male in 2024 was 12.35 million, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
- What is Population ages 15-64, male and how is it measured?
- Male population between the ages 15 to 64. 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.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.