South Africa—Birth Rate (per 1,000)
South Africa's birth rate (per 1,000) was 18.8 in 2023, ranking #83 out of 217 countries. This represents a -1.6% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 24.3 (2008) and the lowest was 18.8 (2023). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.8 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 19.1 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 19.4 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 19.5 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 19.7 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 19.9 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 20 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 20.3 | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 21 | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 21.8 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 21.9 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 22.1 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 22.1 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 22.2 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 22.8 | -6.4% |
| 2008 | 24.3 | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 23.1 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 23.1 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 22.7 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 22.1 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 21.4 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 20.9 | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 21.3 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 21.6 |
Top Countries — Birth Rate (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central African Republic | 46.4 | 2023 |
| 2 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 43 | 2023 |
| 3 | Chad | 42.4 | 2023 |
| 4 | Niger | 41.9 | 2023 |
| 5 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 41.3 | 2023 |
| 6 | Mali | 40 | 2023 |
| 7 | Angola | 37.6 | 2023 |
| 8 | Mozambique | 37.5 | 2023 |
| 9 | Afghanistan | 35.4 | 2023 |
| 10 | Tanzania | 35.2 | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division; Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices, National statistical offices;Demographic Statistics, Eurostat (ESTAT);Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistical Division.