How Many Households are There in South Africa?

   
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The total population of South Africa is 56 million people. The population density is about 5.6 people per square kilometre, making it one of Africa’s most densely populated countries. The total number of households in South Africa is about 8 million.

How many people live in South Africa?

The country’s population is estimated to be 54.8 million as of July 2016, up from 50.4 million in 2012, with a growth rate of 1.4%. As of 2019, South Africa’s number of households increased and counted approximately 17.16 million in total, of which the majority are black Africans (50%), followed by white Africans (8%).

What is the average household income in South Africa?

South Africa has a population of about 56.2 million people, with a GDP of $350 billion. The average household income in South Africa is about $4,000 per year.

What are the statistics for South Africa 2018?

The following are the statistics for 2018 in South Africa:

– 73% of the population is under 35 years old.

– The unemployment rate is at 27%.

– The median age is 27 years old.

– 1 in 6 people in South Africa live below the poverty line

How many households in South Africa were surveyed face to face?

The survey was compiled through face-to-face interviews with 21,908 households across the country’s nine provinces between January and June. The survey found that the number of South Africans who live in poverty has increased by 3.6 million people since 2011, with 17.4 million now living below the poverty line.

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