Who Died Today in South Africa?

Monitoring the number of fatalities that occur each week has become crucial in light of the spreading COVID-19 epidemic. The SAMRC receives weekly updates on all deaths reported to the National Population Register. By taking into account the persons who are not included on the population register and the under-registration of fatalities, they have been scaled up to approximate the real number of deaths.

Death Rate In South Africa Since 2020

Year Death Rate Growth Rate

2022 9.415 -0.280%

2021 9.441 -0.290%

2020 9.468 -0.270%

Life Expectancy

Male and female life expectancy at birth in 2022 were predicted to be 59.3 and 64.6, respectively. According to estimates, there will be 24.1 baby deaths for every 1000 live births in 2021. Male and female life expectancy at birth in 2021 are predicted to be 59.3 years and 64.6 years, respectively. According to estimates, there will be 24.1 baby deaths for every 1000 live births in 2022.

According to the most recent figures, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) pegs the population at 60.14 million during the middle of the year. 48.9% of the population, or about 29.39 million people, are male and around 51.1%, or about 30,75 million people, are female.