Population in South Africa, 1985

Population in 1985: Annual value — 32,980,000 people. Comparison with the previous year and position in the series history. Official data — International Monetary Fund.

Population in 1985 — neighbouring years chart, Annual value 32,980,000 people, source International Monetary Fund
Population in 1985 — value in the context of neighbouring years. Source: International Monetary Fund. forecasteconomy.com

Population in 1985

  • Value: 32,980,000 people
  • Change vs 1984: +770,000 people (+2.39 %)
  • Position in history: below the 47-year average (average — 46,713,409.34 people)
  • Series maximum — 63,969,922 people in 2026
  • Series minimum — 29,080,000 people in 1980 (5 years ago)
  • Value date: 1 January 1985
  • Source: International Monetary Fund

Dynamics over neighbouring years

YearValue, people
198029,080,000
198129,830,000
198230,610,000
198331,410,000
198432,210,000
198532,980,000
198633,730,000
198734,460,000
198835,200,000
198935,970,000

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Complete series for South Africa — on the Population page.

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