France vs South Africa: Population
Population over time
- France
- South Africa
How they compare
France currently reports 58,516 against 51,011 in South Africa, a difference of 7,505.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 24th of 188 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47,883 | 27,677 | 20,206 | France |
| 2000s | 51,279 | 33,675 | 17,603 | France |
| 2010s | 54,359 | 40,007 | 14,352 | France |
| 2020s | 57,177 | 47,595 | 9,582 | France |
| 2030s | 58,516 | 51,011 | 7,506 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population, France or South Africa?
- France, at 58,516 against 51,011 in South Africa as of 2030.
- What is the difference in population between France and South Africa?
- 7,505, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do France and South Africa rank globally for population?
- France ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 24th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.