population

• Population of South Africa by age - Thembisa model

  This dataset is a subset of the Thembisa Model 5.0 dataset. The model estimates or projects South Africa's population for ages 0 to 90+ from 1985 to 2035. Projections start from 2012 onwards. Go to Thembisa Project for their methodology.

  DS0413 Demographics & Society age distributionpopulationpopulation projections
  Geography: South Africa Period: 1985 to 2035 Source: Thembisa Model 5.0
  Charts
  • CH0190 Population of South Africa
• Labour absorption rate by province

  The labour absorption rate is the proportion of the working-age population aged 15 to 64 years that is employed. It is also known as the employment-to-population ratio.

  DS0107 Economy & Business employmentlabour absorption ratepopulationworkforce
  Geography: South Africa Period: 2008 to 2026 Source: Statistics South Africa

  Last updated: 28 September 2026

  Charts
  • CH0018 SA labour absorption rate by province