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Urbanization in South Africa 2017
Urbanization in South Africa 2017
South Africa: Urbanization from 2007 to 2017
In 2017, over 65 percent of South Africa's total population lived in urban areas and cities. Urbanization defines the share of urban population from the total population of a country. Just like urbanization, the population density within the nation has risen, reaching 46 inhabitants per square kilometer, meaning more people are sharing less space. Many opportunities for work and leisure can be found in the urban locations of South Africa, and as such the five largest municipalities each now have over three million residents.
Facing its economic strengths and drawbacks
South Africa is a leading services destination, as it is one of the most industrialized countries in the continent of Africa. The majority of the country’s gross domestic product comes from the services sector, where more than 70 percent of the employed population works. Unemployment is seen as a critical indicator of the state of an economy, and for South Africa, a high rate of over 25 percent could indicate a need for a shift in economic policy. As of 2017, South Africa was one of the twenty countries with the highest rate of unemployment in the world.South Africa: Urbanization from 2007 to 2017
| Share of urban population in total population | |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 65.85% |
| 2016 | 65.34% |
| 2015 | 64.83% |
| 2014 | 64.31% |
| 2013 | 63.79% |
| 2012 | 63.27% |
| 2011 | 62.75% |
| 2010 | 62.22% |
| 2009 | 61.69% |
| 2008 | 61.15% |
| 2007 | 60.62% |
| Share of urban population in total population | |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 65.85% |
| 2016 | 65.34% |
| 2015 | 64.83% |
| 2014 | 64.31% |
| 2013 | 63.79% |
| 2012 | 63.27% |
| 2011 | 62.75% |
| 2010 | 62.22% |
| 2009 | 61.69% |
| 2008 | 61.15% |
| 2007 | 60.62% |
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Facing its economic strengths and drawbacks
South Africa is a leading services destination, as it is one of the most industrialized countries in the continent of Africa. The majority of the country’s gross domestic product comes from the services sector, where more than 70 percent of the employed population works. Unemployment is seen as a critical indicator of the state of an economy, and for South Africa, a high rate of over 25 percent could indicate a need for a shift in economic policy. As of 2017, South Africa was one of the twenty countries with the highest rate of unemployment in the world.- Show sources information
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- Survey time period
- 2007 to 2017
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