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South Africa
65,289,437
Population nowvs
Nicaragua
6,954,530
Population nowAs of 2026, South Africa has a population of about 65,289,437 while Nicaragua has about 6,954,530 — a difference of 58,334,907 people. South Africa is growing faster (0.95% per year).
| South Africa | Metric | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 18.9 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 15.5 |
| 9.4 | Death rate / 1,000 | 6.5 |
| 53.5 | Density / km² | 53.5 |
| 48.8% | Male % | 48.9% |
| 95.0% | Literacy % | 88.0% |
| 20.3% | Smoking % | 11.0% |
| 51.1 | Life expectancy | 68.7 |