Population: 60 million
South Africa has a population of 60 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $399 billion
Gross Domestic Product of South Africa is $399 billion ($6,600 per capita).
Capital: Pretoria
The capital city of South Africa is Pretoria. Currency: South African Rand (ZAR).
Languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Official/main languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English. Area: 1,219,090 km². Continent: Africa.
South Africa Overview
South Africa (🇿🇦) is located in Africa with a total area of 1,219,090 km². The country has a population of 60 million and its capital is Pretoria.
Economy
- GDP: $399 billion
- GDP per capita: $6,600
- Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Key Facts
- Capital: Pretoria
- Languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
- Area: 1,219,090 km²
- Continent: Africa
How to read this South Africa profile
Use the population of 60 million together with the area of 1,219,090 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $399 billion and GDP per capita of $6,600 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Scope and freshness of the South Africa profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for South Africa, its capital Pretoria, and its place in Africa. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
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South Africa data sources and update scope
This South Africa profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Africa?
The population of South Africa is approximately 60 million.
What is the GDP of South Africa?
The GDP of South Africa is approximately $399 billion, which translates to $6,600 per capita.
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria.