1.0South Africa Gatewayhttps://southafrica-info.comMary Alexanderhttps://southafrica-info.com/author/mary1alexander/Infographic: South Africa's population and age structure from 1960 to 2016 - South Africa Gatewayrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="MMSGscvIN6"><a href="https://southafrica-info.com/infographics/infographic-south-africas-population-age-structure-1960-2016/">Infographic: South Africa’s population and age structure from 1960 to 2016</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://southafrica-info.com/infographics/infographic-south-africas-population-age-structure-1960-2016/embed/#?secret=MMSGscvIN6" width="600" height="338" title="“Infographic: South Africa’s population and age structure from 1960 to 2016” — South Africa Gateway" data-secret="MMSGscvIN6" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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https://southafrica-info.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/South_Africa_population_with_age_structure_1960-2016.png890526There's a lot of talk of South Africa's population being dominated by the youth. But we're less youthful than we have been for decades. The end of apartheid, better healthcare, widespread social welfare and greater economic opportunities all mean South Africans are now able to live longer lives.