South Africa
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Pretoria
64,747,319
1,221,037 km²
South African rand
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South Africa is located in Southern Africa. Its capital is Pretoria, and it has a population of 64,747,319 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 1,221,037 square kilometers (approximately 471,445 square miles). Its currency is South African rand. The population density is approximately 53 people per square kilometer. South Africa shares land borders with 6 countries: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
About South Africa
Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
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Africa/Johannesburg
South Africa at a glance
Africa
53 / km²
1,221,037 km²
Approximately 471,445 mi² (square miles)
Pretoria
Economy of South Africa
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about South Africa
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria.
What is the population of South Africa?
South Africa has 64,747,319 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of South Africa in square kilometers and square miles?
South Africa has a total area of 1,221,037 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 471,445 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in South Africa?
The currency of South Africa is South African rand.