Population Density in South Africa from 1990 to 2021

South Africa’s population density increased from 33 people per square kilometer in 1990 to 49 by 2021, influenced by urbanization and natural population growth. Urban centers like Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban have drawn people from rural areas, where population density remains low. South Africa’s economic hubs continue to attract internal migration, contributing to rising urban densities. Urban growth is expected to continue, with density increases in metropolitan areas balancing the sparsity of rural regions, shaping the country’s population landscape.