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South Africa
65,289,439
Population nowvs
Ukraine
37,159,294
Population nowAs of 2026, South Africa has a population of about 65,289,439 while Ukraine has about 37,159,294 — a difference of 28,130,145 people. South Africa is growing faster (0.95% per year).
| South Africa | Metric | Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95% | Growth rate / yr | -0.94% |
| 18.9 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 7.1 |
| 9.4 | Death rate / 1,000 | 16.5 |
| 53.5 | Density / km² | 61.6 |
| 48.8% | Male % | 46.3% |
| 95.0% | Literacy % | 99.8% |
| 20.3% | Smoking % | 25.5% |
| 51.1 | Life expectancy | 66.0 |