Age composition in 2026:
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa
๐ช๐จ Ecuador
| South Africa | Ecuador | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 25.58%16,741,553 | 23.34%4,305,813 |
| Working Age Population | 67.35%44,080,679 | 67.80%12,505,266 |
| Elderly Population | 7.08%4,630,851 | 8.86%1,633,425 |
In 2026, the median age is 29.9 years in South Africa and 30.7 years in Ecuador.Ecuador already reached South Africaโs 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 Ecuador peaks in 2063 at 21,740,226.
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 Ecuador will be 52.1%, and 17.24% of the population will be elderly.
| South Africa | Ecuador | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2020โ2052 | 2023โ2046 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2026 9 years later | 2017 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2062 19 years later | 2043 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 | 2057 |