IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) estimates the mid-year population at 63,02 million people in 2024. Approximately 51,0% (32,13 million) of the population is female. Life expectancy at birth for 2024 is estimated at 63,6 years for males and 69,2 years for females. Total life expectancy at birth in 2024 is 66,5. For the period 2021–2026, Gauteng and Western Cape are estimated to experience the largest inflow of migrants of approximately, 1 381 024 and 492 427 respectively. Gauteng still comprises the largest share of the South African population, with approximately 15,93 million people (25,3%) living in this province. KwaZulu-Natal is the province with the second largest population, with an estimated 12,31 million people (19,5%) living in this province. With a population of approximately 1,37 million people (2,2%), Northern Cape remains the province with the smallest share of the South African population. About 27,50% of the population is aged younger than 15 years (17,33 million) and approximately 9,7% (6,13 million) is 60 years or older. The provinces reflecting the highest percentage of children younger than 15 within its structure are Limpopo (33,09%) and Eastern Cape (31,70%).