Welfare & population What is South Africa’s Human Development Index? Source UNDP Human Development Report 2021 – South Africa Short answer What is South Africa’s Human Development Index? The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure for assessing long-term progress in three basic dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and a decent standard of living. Long and healthy life is measured by life expectancy. South Africa’s HDI value fo... Back Full answer
Welfare & population How many people live in South Africa’s biggest cities? Source Ministry of Cooperative Governance Traditional Affairs: Municipal Profiles Short answer How many people live in South Africa’s biggest cities? The City of Johannesburg – with a population of 5.4 million – is the biggest metro in South Africa. It is followed by the City of Cape Town (4.4 million) and eThekwini (Durban and surrounds) with a population of 3.9 million. ... Back Full answer
Welfare & population How do African population growth rates compare to the rest of the world? Source UN World Population Prospects 2022 Short answer How do African population growth rates compare to the rest of the world? Between 2022 and 2050,sub-Saharan Africa’s population is expected to almost double, surpassing 2 billion inhabitants by the late 2040s. With average fertility levels remaining close to 3 births per woman in 2050, the region is projected to account for more than half of the growth of the world’s ... Back Full answer
Welfare & population Which African countries have the highest life expectancy at birth by gender, for countries and regions? Source United Nations Population Fund: World Population Dashboard Short answer Which African countries have the highest life expectancy at birth by gender, for countries and regions? Overall, women have a higher life expectancy than men in Africa. Female life expectancy in North Africa/Middle East is the highest at 76, followed by East Africa and Southern Africa (67) and Western and Central Africa (60). The three African countries with the lowest life expectancy for women a... Back Full answer
Welfare & population What are Africa’s major religions? Source Association of Religion Data Archives Short answer What are Africa’s major religions? There is little aggregated data on religious beliefs on the continent. The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) provides regional aggregates derived from UN and World Bank data. Christianity is the main religion in three African regions: East Africa (66%), Southern Africa (82%), and Central ... Back Full answer
Welfare & population What is the most populous country in Africa? Source World Bank: Population, total - Nigeria Short answer What is the most populous country in Africa? The most populous African country is Nigeria, estimated at more than 211 million inhabitants as of 2021. ... Back Full answer
Welfare & population What is the least populous country in Africa? Source World Bank: Population, total - Sub-Saharan Africa, Seychelles Short answer What is the least populous country in Africa? With a population of 99,202 people in 2021, Seychelles was the least populous country in Africa. ... Back Full answer
Welfare & population Which countries in Africa rely most heavily on foreign aid as a form of welfare and social development? Source OECD Development Aid At A Glance: Africa 2020 Short answer Which countries in Africa rely most heavily on foreign aid as a form of welfare and social development? According to the most recent statistics by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the five African countries that were the top recipients of official development assistance in 2019 were Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania. The ma... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Welfare & population What is the size of Ghana’s population? Source World Bank: Population, total - Ghana Short answer What is the size of Ghana’s population? Ghana’s population was 31.73 million in 2021. ... Back Full answer