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South Africa
65,289,434
Population nowvs
Peru
34,706,379
Population nowAs of 2026, South Africa has a population of about 65,289,434 while Peru has about 34,706,379 — a difference of 30,583,055 people. South Africa is growing faster (0.95% per year).
| South Africa | Metric | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95% | Growth rate / yr | 0.7% |
| 18.9 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 14.0 |
| 9.4 | Death rate / 1,000 | 7.0 |
| 53.5 | Density / km² | 27.0 |
| 48.8% | Male % | 49.0% |
| 95.0% | Literacy % | 94.0% |
| 20.3% | Smoking % | 12.0% |
| 51.1 | Life expectancy | 70.0 |