Southern Africa
Region Statistics
11 data points•Year: 2025
Key Statistics for 2025
Currently married (Percent)
People and Society
33.31 %
Female population of reproductive age
People and Society
20,471,586.5 persons
Life expectancy at birth
People and Society
69.74 years
Median age of population
People and Society
27.87 years
Population Change
People and Society
863,397 persons
Population density
People and Society
27.84 per sq. km
Total demand for family planning (Percent)
People and Society
62 %
Total fertility rate
People and Society
2.27 per woman
Total net-migration
People and Society
131,604 persons
Total population
People and Society
74,021,756.5 persons
Under-five mortality rate
People and Society
32.86 per live births
About This Data
This page displays comprehensive statistical data for Southern Africa for the year 2025. All data points are sourced from authoritative international organizations and are regularly updated to ensure accuracy and reliability.
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Primary Data Sources
CIA World Factbook
Comprehensive country profiles and demographic statistics from the Central Intelligence Agency
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Global demographic data and population projections from UN agencies and research divisions
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Development indicators and comprehensive population metrics from the World Bank database
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