This statistic shows the total population of South Africa from 2013 to 2023 by gender. In 2023, South Africa's female population amounted to approximately 32.46 million, while the male population amounted to approximately 30.75 million inhabitants.
South Africa: Total population from 2013 to 2023, by gender
(in millions)
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