Southern Africa

Population

73,941,593

Countries

5

GDP

$425.7 billion

Southern Africa is home to about 73,941,593 people across 5 countries, with a combined economy of $425.7 billion. Population-weighted life expectancy is around 50.21 years and roughly 67.94% of residents use the internet.

Population

World ranking →
1 South Africa 65,289,253
2 Namibia 2,665,612
3 Botswana 2,454,254
4 Lesotho 2,295,294
5 Eswatini 1,237,066

GDP per Capita

World ranking →
1 South Africa $6,023
2 Botswana $6,000
3 Eswatini $6,000
4 Lesotho $6,000
5 Namibia $6,000

Life Expectancy

World ranking →
1 South Africa 51.1 years
2 Lesotho 50.8 years
3 Namibia 42.5 years
4 Eswatini 40.4 years
5 Botswana 39.3 years

Internet Users

World ranking →
1 South Africa 72.3%
2 Botswana 35.0%
3 Eswatini 35.0%
4 Lesotho 35.0%
5 Namibia 35.0%

Population Growth

World ranking →
1 Botswana 1.05%
2 Eswatini 1.05%
3 Lesotho 1.05%
4 Namibia 1.05%
5 South Africa 0.95%

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