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Welfare & population

South Africa's population by religion

The distribution of religious beliefs in South Africa's population. The data comes from Statistics South Africa's 2016 Community Survey, a large-scale, inter-census study – and one of few available data sources – that provides household and population data at municipal level. The survey was conducted five years after Census 2011, five years before Census 2021.
Welfare & population

Social attitudes in South Africa

The Human Sciences Research Council publishes the South African Social Attitudes Survey every year. This representative cross-sectional survey tracks societal values, charting the interaction between South Africa’s political and economic structures and the population’s attitudes, beliefs and behaviour patterns.
Health

South Africa Demographic and Health Survey 2016 (Statistics South Africa)

The survey aims to provide a better understanding of the health status of the population in South Africa. Key topics include child health, reproductive health, adult health and nutrition.

Health

Mid-year Population Estimates 2020 (Statistics South Africa)

An examination of the size and composition of South Africa's population at the 2020 mid-year point. The report includes data on HIV prevalence estimates and the number of people living with HIV, fertility rates, and average life expectancy at birth.

Health

IHME Global Burden of Disease Country Profile for South Africa 2017

A comprehensive study of mortality and morbidity from major diseases, injuries, and risk factors to health at global, national, and regional levels. The study examines trends from 1990 to 2017 and makes comparisons across populations. Notably, the resource includes data on mental health disorders and personal healthcare access and quality.

Health

World Health Organisation Statistics Data Visualizations Dashboard

Powered by data in the WHO’s Global Health Observatory, the portal presents visualizations on the health and health-related targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from all member countries, covering several topics including poverty, health and wellbeing, malnutrition, sanitation, clean energy, sustainable urban development, and more.

Sex & gender
Crime & justice
Covid-19

Department of Social Development

The South African Department of Social Development website. The site includes the Department's annual reports, newsletters, and other strategic documents. 

Crime & justice

SAPS Second Quarter Crime Statistics 2020/2021


Crime statistics compiled by the South African Police Service (SAPS) which cover 21 crime categories including murder, sexual offences, assault and robbery. The statistics reveal changing trends in reported crimes and allows for comparisons between provinces and police stations.


 

Covid-19
Health

SAHPRA Press Release: Update on the use of ivermectin in the prevention or treatment of COVID-19

 

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