Age composition in 2026:
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa
| Saudi Arabia | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 23.43%8,240,618 | 25.58%16,741,553 |
| Working Age Population | 73.40%25,810,223 | 67.35%44,080,679 |
| Elderly Population | 3.17%1,114,948 | 7.08%4,630,851 |
In 2026, the median age is 30.7 years in Saudi Arabia and 29.9 years in South Africa.Saudi Arabia already reached South Africaโs current median age in 2023, about 3 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Saudi Arabia is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 71,006,695.The total population of South Africa is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 94,314,443.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Saudi Arabia will be 39.4%, and 8.20% 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.
| Saudi Arabia | South Africa | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2007โ2094 | 2020โ2052 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2047 21 years later | 2026 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2082 20 years later | 2062 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 | Not reached by 2100 |