Real-time statistics of South Africa

South Africa sits in the Africa (subregion: Southern Africa). Its capital city is Pretoria and the national territory covers 1,221,037 km², offering a variety of landscapes and climates.

The current population (2024) is estimated at 64,007,187 inhabitants, highlighting the demographic weight of the nation. Main languages include Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu, a sign of its cultural diversity and the historical influence of different communities.

The nominal gross domestic product (2024) reaches 400,260,724,226.067 US dollars. The official currency is South African rand (ZAR), used daily across both metropolitan areas and rural zones for commerce and services.

Economy and development

During the latest period with available data, real GDP grew by 0.58%, providing a view into the performance of productive sectors and development policies. Infrastructure and services in Pretoria act as a hub of innovation and connection with international markets.

Comparison with other countries

It shares borders with BWALSOMOZNAMSWZZWE, facilitating trade and cultural exchange with its neighbors.

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