Age composition in 2026:
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh
| South Africa | Bangladesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 25.58%16,741,553 | 27.33%48,593,662 |
| Working Age Population | 67.35%44,080,679 | 65.83%117,061,307 |
| Elderly Population | 7.08%4,630,851 | 6.84%12,163,070 |
In 2026, the median age is 29.9 years in South Africa and 27.3 years in Bangladesh.South Africa already reached Bangladeshโs current median age in 2018, about 8 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of South Africa is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 94,314,443.The total population of Bangladesh peaks in 2071 at 226,129,886.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of South Africa will be 48.8%, and 11.26% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Bangladesh will be 49.3%, and 13.59% of the population will be elderly.
| South Africa | Bangladesh | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2020โ2052 | 2036โ2051 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2026 | 2027 1 years later | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2062 11 years later | 2051 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 | 2065 |