South Africa: Population, male
In , South Africa's Population, male was 31.15 million.
That's up 1.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,811,251.19 . South Africa ranks #24 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 31.15M
- Trough
- 23.65M
- 1-year change
- +1.3%
- 5-year change
- +7.8%
- +1.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +15.9%
- +1.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, male |
|---|---|
| 31.153M | |
| 30.750M | |
| 30.306M | |
| 29.853M | |
| 29.381M | |
| 28.892M | |
| 28.401M | |
| 27.905M | |
| 27.781M | |
| 27.529M |
About Population, male
Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Africa's Population, male in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's Population, male was 31.15 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Population, male rising or falling?
- South Africa's Population, male rose 1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Population, male?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #24 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male.
- How does South Africa's Population, male compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, male in 2024 was 18.81 million, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.
- What is Population, male and how is it measured?
- Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.