Population Growth & Death Rate in South Africa

Study Notes

The population growth rate is calculated by considering births, deaths, and migration (immigration and emigration).
The formula for population growth rate is: (Births - Deaths) + (Immigrants - Emigrants).
South Africa's population in 2023 is estimated at 60,414,495, which makes up 0.75% of the world's population.
South Africa's population density is 50 people per square kilometer (129 per square mile), the country has a total land area of 1,213,090 square kilometers (468,376 square miles).
69% of South Africa's population lives in urban areas.
The median age in South Africa is 27.6 years.

Infant mortality rate is the number of child deaths in the first year of life per 1,000 live births.
South Africa's infant mortality rate from 2011 to 2021 has decreased, according to World Bank data.

Health and Sanitation: Access to better sanitation has significantly reduced deaths from diarrhea.
Economic Status: The economic status of a country influences its birth and death rates, likely due to factors like access to healthcare and nutrition.
Family needs, Attitudes & Beliefs: Societal views on family size and education can influence birth rates.

In 2019, an estimated 7.5 million people were living with HIV in South Africa, representing 19% of the adult population aged 15-49.
The country saw 200,000 new HIV infections and 72,000 AIDS-related deaths in 2019.
71% of adults and 47% of children living with HIV in South Africa were receiving antiretroviral treatment.

The Black Death, a pandemic that occurred in the 14th Century, was a significant historical event that significantly affected the population.
The Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 was another major global pandemic.
Some countries in Eastern Europe have experienced negative population growth.
While the Black Death caused a dramatic death rate, other pandemics since the 18th and 19th centuries have not been as devastating due to advancements in healthcare.