Which has higher population, Italy or South Africa?

Italy, at 51,731 against 51,011 in South Africa as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Italy 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.

Italy vs South Africa: Population

Italy

51,731

in 2030

South Africa

51,011

in 2030

Italy rank

23rd

South Africa rank

24th

Population over time

Italy
South Africa

How they compare

Italy currently reports 51,731 against 51,011 in South Africa, a difference of 720.

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

Italy ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 24th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Italy	South Africa	Difference	Ahead
1990s	48,659	27,677	20,981	Italy
2000s	50,120	33,675	16,445	Italy
2010s	52,166	40,007	12,159	Italy
2020s	52,162	47,595	4,567	Italy
2030s	51,731	51,011	720.7	Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Italy or South Africa?: Italy, at 51,731 against 51,011 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Italy and South Africa?: 720, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and South Africa?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Italy and South Africa rank globally for population?: Italy ranks 23rd 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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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.