South Africa: Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population)
In , South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) was 67.97.
That's up 0.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 64.67 . South Africa ranks #60 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 67.97
- Trough
- 63.02
- 1-year change
- +0.1%
- 5-year change
- +1.7%
- +0.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +3.0%
- +0.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 67.9706 | |
| 67.9193 | |
| 67.7972 | |
| 67.5650 | |
| 67.2002 | |
| 66.8176 | |
| 66.4420 | |
| 66.0656 | |
| 66.1637 | |
| 66.2797 |
About Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population)
Male population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total male 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.MA.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) was 67.97, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) rose 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #60 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population).
- How does South Africa's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) in 2024 was 64.67, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
- What is Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) and how is it measured?
- Male population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total male 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.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.