Urban agglomerations 1 million percent in South Africa

South Africa: Urban agglomerations 1 million percent was 29.48 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
29.48
World rank
40th
of 180 countries
All-time high
29.48
in 2020
All-time low
0
in 1950
Years of data
15
1950–2020

Urban agglomerations 1 million percent in South Africa, 1950–2020

01020301950198520201950: 01955: 01960: 01965: 01970: 4.81975: 4.61980: 8.41985: 11.41990: 11.61995: 13.62000: 16.32005: 18.92010: 22.52015: 272020: 29.5

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for urban agglomerations 1 million percent in South Africa is 29.48, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, urban agglomerations 1 million percent in South Africa peaked at 29.48 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1950.

That places South Africa 40th out of 180 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 0 0 0 2
1960s 0 0 0 2
1970s 4.67 4.6 4.75 2
1980s 9.89 8.37 11.42 2
1990s 12.61 11.61 13.61 2
2000s 17.59 16.28 18.9 2
2010s 24.75 22.53 26.96 2
2020s 29.48 29.48 29.48 1

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 37 Greece 30.56 compare
  2. 38 Mauritania, Islamic Republic of 29.65 compare
  3. 39 Australia 29.49 compare
  4. 41 Israel 28.05 compare
  5. 42 Malaysia 27.93 compare
  6. 43 Syrian Arab Republic 27.91 compare

See the full ranking of 180 places β†’

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All data for South Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is urban agglomerations 1 million percent in South Africa?
Urban agglomerations 1 million percent in South Africa was 29.48 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest urban agglomerations 1 million percent recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 29.48 in 2020.
What is the lowest urban agglomerations 1 million percent recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1950.
How does South Africa rank for urban agglomerations 1 million percent?
South Africa ranks 40th out of 180 countries with data for 2020.
Is urban agglomerations 1 million percent rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Urban agglomerations 1 million percent. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Urban agglomerations 1 million percent
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
180 places, 2,505 data points, 1950–2020
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