The South Africa population density map shows the number of inhabitants in relation to South Africa size. This demographic map of South Africa will allow you to know demography and structure of the population of South Africa in Africa. The South Africa density map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

South Africa ranks number 25 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population. The population density in South Africa is 49 per Km2 (127 people per mi2) as its mentioned in South Africa population density map. The total land area is 1,213,090 Km2 (468,376 sq. miles). 66.7 % of the population is urban (39,550,889 people in 2020). The median age in South Africa is 27.6 years.

South Africa has an estimated population of 43 million as you can see in South Africa population density map. With the annual growth rate of 0,77% the population has been projected to be 45 millions by the year 2015. The government aims for 2.1% of fertility by 2010 and stabilisation of the population density at 80 million by 2100. Presenting population-related data on South Africa has been difficult for a long time because the data collection methods have been insufficient. Many old figures of population are not accurate and in 1995 the government still lacked reliable demographic information.

The population density of South Africa has increased in the past decade (primarily due to immigration), the country had an annual population growth rate of −0.051% in 2010 (CIA est.), where the birth rate is higher than the death rate but there is a net emigration rate as its shown in South Africa population density map. South Africa is home to an estimated 5 million illegal immigrants, including some 3 million Zimbabweans. A series of anti-immigrant riots occurred in South Africa beginning on 11 May 2008.