According to the World Bank, the population of South Africa in 2021 was approximately 59 million people. South Africa is a diverse country with a mix of urban and rural areas and a variety of cultures and languages. The largest city is Johannesburg, followed by Cape Town and Durban. The population of South Africa is made up of a mix of racial and ethnic groups, including black South Africans, white South Africans, and people of Indian, Asian, and mixed heritage.