Age composition in 2026:
| South Africa | Dominican Republic | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 25.58%16,741,553 | 25.81%2,996,740 |
| Working Age Population | 67.35%44,080,679 | 65.69%7,626,200 |
| Elderly Population | 7.08%4,630,851 | 8.50%986,559 |
In 2026, the median age is 29.9 years in South Africa and 29.7 years in Dominican Republic.South Africa already reached Dominican Republicโs current median age in 2025, about 1 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 Dominican Republic peaks in 2061 at 13,153,093.
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 Dominican Republic will be 52.7%, and 15.04% of the population will be elderly.
| South Africa | Dominican Republic | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2020โ2052 | None between 1950 and 2100 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2026 5 years later | 2021 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2062 15 years later | 2047 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 | 2067 |