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

South Africa: Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of was 21.96 in 2100. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2100)
21.96
World rank
52nd
of 166 countries
All-time high
2,057
in 2010
All-time low
21.96
in 2100
Years of data
19
2010–2100

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

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2010205521002010: 2.1k2015: 1.8k2020: 1.6k2025: 1.4k2030: 1.1k2035: 908.82040: 718.32045: 557.72050: 424.12055: 316.52060: 231.52065: 165.92070: 1172075: 82.22080: 58.62085: 42.92090: 32.82095: 26.22100: 22

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 21.96. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.

The figure is down 32.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of in South Africa peaked at 2,057 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 21.96, in 2100.

That places South Africa 52nd 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. Incomplete Primary. Male in South Africa, 2010 to 2100.
Year Value Change
2010 2,057
2015 1,822 -11.4%
2020 1,586 -13.0%
2025 1,352 -14.8%
2030 1,122 -17.0%
2035 908.8 -19.0%
2040 718.26 -21.0%
2045 557.68 -22.4%
2050 424.07 -24.0%
2055 316.46 -25.4%
2060 231.48 -26.9%
2065 165.95 -28.3%
2070 117 -29.5%
2075 82.25 -29.7%
2080 58.64 -28.7%
2085 42.94 -26.8%
2090 32.75 -23.7%
2095 26.19 -20.0%
2100 21.96 -16.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1,939 1,822 2,057 2
2020s 1,469 1,352 1,586 2
2030s 1,015 908.8 1,122 2
2040s 637.97 557.68 718.26 2
2050s 370.26 316.46 424.07 2
2060s 198.71 165.95 231.48 2
2070s 99.62 82.25 117 2
2080s 50.79 42.94 58.64 2
2090s 29.47 26.19 32.75 2
2100s 21.96 21.96 21.96 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 21.96 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 2,057 in 2010.
What is the lowest wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 21.96 in 2100.
How does South Africa rank for wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of?
South Africa ranks 52nd 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 32.9%. 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. Incomplete Primary. Male. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of educational attainment. Incomplete Primary. Male
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 pre-primary education or incomplete primary education as the highest level of educational attainment. 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/