How Many Coloureds In South Africa

What are Coloureds?

Coloureds refer to members of multiracial ethnic communities in Southern Africa who may have ancestry from more than one of the various populations inhabiting the region, including African, European, and Asian. South Africa’s Coloured people are regarded as having some of the most diverse genetic backgrounds. 

How Many Coloureds In South Africa?

Total population
5,600,000~ in Southern Africa
Regions with significant populations
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
South Africa5,339,919 (2022 Estimate)

What percentage of South Africa is coloured?

8.8%

Demographics

Ethnic groups in South Africa
Black80.2%
Coloured8.8%
White8.4%
Indian/Asian2.5%

Where do most Coloureds live in South Africa?

the Western Cape

Today most coloured people live in the Western Cape, the Northern Cape and the eastern regions of the Eastern Cape.

How many whites are in South Africa?

White South Africans

Total population
2022 estimate: 4,639,268 (7.65% of South Africa’s population)
Regions with significant populations
Throughout South Africa, but mostly concentrated in urban areas. Population by provinces, as of the 2011 census:
Gauteng1,914,000