South Africa Urban Population Share (2024)
South Africa's Urban Population Share: 63.7 % of total population in 2024, +0.1pp YoY. World Bank (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS), 1990–2024.
South Africa (2024)
63.7
% of total population
+0.1pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of total population | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.7 | +0.1pp |
| 2023 | 63.6 | +0.1pp |
| 2022 | 63.5 | +0pp |
| 2021 | 63.5 | +0pp |
| 2020 | 63.4 | +0pp |
| 2019 | 63.4 | +0pp |
| 2018 | 63.4 | +0pp |
| 2017 | 63.3 | +0.1pp |
| 2016 | 63.3 | +0.1pp |
| 2015 | 63.2 | +0.1pp |
| 2014 | 63.1 | +0.1pp |
| 2013 | 63.1 | +0.1pp |
| 2012 | 63 | +0.1pp |
| 2011 | 62.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2010 | 62.6 | +0.4pp |
| 2009 | 62.3 | +0.5pp |
| 2008 | 61.8 | +0.6pp |
| 2007 | 61.2 | +0.7pp |
| 2006 | 60.5 | +0.7pp |
| 2005 | 59.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 63.7 % of total population in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.1pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 63.7 in 2024 and a trough of 52.0 in 1990.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south africa urban population share in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 63.7 % of total population in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 52.0 in 1990. The latest reading of 63.7 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.1pp.