Which has higher population, G7 or South Africa?

G7, at 682,437 against 51,011 in South Africa as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for G7 and South Africa?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

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.

G7 vs South Africa: Population

682,437

in 2030

South Africa

51,011

in 2030

G7 rank

23rd

South Africa rank

24th

Population over time

G7
South Africa

How they compare

G7 currently reports 682,437 against 51,011 in South Africa, a difference of 631,426.

That makes G7's figure about 13.4 times South Africa's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, G7 has been ahead every year.

G7 ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 24th of 91 groups.

G7 has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	G7	South Africa	Difference	Ahead
1990s	549,050	27,677	521,373	G7
2000s	591,530	33,675	557,855	G7
2010s	634,304	40,007	594,297	G7
2020s	668,588	47,595	620,993	G7
2030s	682,437	51,011	631,426	G7

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, G7 or South Africa?: G7, at 682,437 against 51,011 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between G7 and South Africa?: 631,426, with G7 ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for G7 and South Africa?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do G7 and South Africa rank globally for population?: G7 ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 24th of 91 groups.
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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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

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.