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Southern Africa Population Ranking 2024
The 5 Southern Africa economies ranked by population. Combined: 73.1M — about 0.9% of world population. South Africa is the most populous at 64.0M.
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73.1M
Southern Africa combined population
0.9%
of world population
5
member economies
Share within Southern Africa
Each member's share of the bloc's total population.
Southern Africa ranking — all members
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FAQ
Which Southern Africa country has the highest population?
South Africa has the highest population in Southern Africa at 64.0M.
What is the total population of Southern Africa?
The combined population of Southern Africa members is 73.1M in 2024 — about 0.9% of world.
Can I download Southern Africa population data?
Yes — all member countries are available as Excel and CSV.