Population in South Africa, 1986
Population in 1986: Annual value — 33,730,000 people. Comparison with the previous year and position in the series history. Official data — International Monetary Fund.
Population in 1986
- Value: 33,730,000 people
- Change vs 1985: +750,000 people (+2.27 %)
- 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 (6 years ago)
- Value date: 1 January 1986
- Source: International Monetary Fund
Dynamics over neighbouring years
| Year | Value, people |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 29,830,000 |
| 1982 | 30,610,000 |
| 1983 | 31,410,000 |
| 1984 | 32,210,000 |
| 1985 | 32,980,000 |
| 1986 | 33,730,000 |
| 1987 | 34,460,000 |
| 1988 | 35,200,000 |
| 1989 | 35,970,000 |
| 1990 | 36,790,000 |
Full history and interactive chart
Complete series for South Africa — on the Population page.