IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

For 2020, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) estimates the mid-year population at 59,62 million. Gauteng still comprises the largest share of the South African population, with approximately 15,5 million people (26,0%) living in this province. KwaZulu-Natal is the province with the second largest population, with an estimated 11,5 million people (19,3%) living in this province. With a population of approximately 1,29 million people (2,2%), Northern Cape remains the province with the smallest share of the South African population. About 28,6% of the population is aged younger than 15 years and approximately 9,1% (5,4 million) is 60 years or older. Of those younger than 15 years of age, the majority reside in KwaZulu-Natal (21,8%) and Gauteng (21,4%). Of the elderly (those aged 60 years and older), the highest percentage 24,1% (1,31 million) reside in Gauteng. The proportion of elderly persons aged 60 and older is increasing over time.