Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of in South Africa

South Africa: Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of was 13.52 in 2100. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2100)
13.52
World rank
78th
of 166 countries
All-time high
2,254
in 2010
All-time low
13.52
in 2100
Years of data
19
2010–2100

Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of in South Africa, 2010–2100

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k2010205521002010: 2.3k2015: 1.9k2020: 1.5k2025: 1.2k2030: 9482035: 717.42040: 530.12045: 382.72050: 271.32055: 191.82060: 135.52065: 96.12070: 68.52075: 49.32080: 35.92085: 26.62090: 20.42095: 16.32100: 13.5

Source: Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/dataexplorer/.

Analysis

In 2100, wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of in South Africa stood at 13.52. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of in South Africa peaked at 2,254 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 13.52, in 2100.

That places South Africa 78th out of 166 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of educational attainment. No Education. Total in South Africa, 2010 to 2100.
Year Value Change
2010 2,254
2015 1,868 -17.1%
2020 1,524 -18.4%
2025 1,218 -20.1%
2030 948.01 -22.2%
2035 717.39 -24.3%
2040 530.07 -26.1%
2045 382.7 -27.8%
2050 271.29 -29.1%
2055 191.79 -29.3%
2060 135.46 -29.4%
2065 96.07 -29.1%
2070 68.55 -28.6%
2075 49.31 -28.1%
2080 35.91 -27.2%
2085 26.65 -25.8%
2090 20.42 -23.4%
2095 16.27 -20.3%
2100 13.52 -16.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2,061 1,868 2,254 2
2020s 1,371 1,218 1,524 2
2030s 832.7 717.39 948.01 2
2040s 456.38 382.7 530.07 2
2050s 231.54 191.79 271.29 2
2060s 115.77 96.07 135.46 2
2070s 58.93 49.31 68.55 2
2080s 31.28 26.65 35.91 2
2090s 18.34 16.27 20.42 2
2100s 13.52 13.52 13.52 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of in South Africa?
Wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of in South Africa was 13.52 in 2100, according to Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/dataexplorer/.
What is the highest wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 2,254 in 2010.
What is the lowest wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 13.52 in 2100.
How does South Africa rank for wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of?
South Africa ranks 78th out of 166 countries with data for 2100.
Is wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/dataexplorer/, published as part of Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of educational attainment. No Education. Total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of educational attainment. No Education. Total
Source
Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/dataexplorer/
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
167 places, 3,173 data points, 2010–2100
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Total population in thousands that has never attended school. Projections are based on collected census and survey data for the base year (around 2010) and the Medium Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP2) projection model. The SSP2 is a middle-of-the-road scenario that combines medium fertility with medium mortality, medium migration, and the Global Education Trend (GET) education scenario. For more information and other projection models, consult the Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital's website: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/dataexplorer/