Age composition in 2026:
๐ง๐ฟ Belize
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa
| Belize | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 26.01%111,504 | 25.58%16,741,553 |
| Working Age Population | 68.54%293,802 | 67.35%44,080,679 |
| Elderly Population | 5.45%23,352 | 7.08%4,630,851 |
In 2026, the median age is 28.3 years in Belize and 29.9 years in South Africa.South Africa already reached Belizeโs current median age in 2020, about 6 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Belize peaks in 2063 at 528,022.The total population of South Africa is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 94,314,443.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Belize will be 45.0%, and 12.88% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of South Africa will be 48.8%, and 11.26% of the population will be elderly.
| Belize | South Africa | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2021โ2057 | 2020โ2052 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2033 7 years later | 2026 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2053 | 2062 9 years later | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2063 | Not reached by 2100 |