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 | |
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5,600,000~ in Southern Africa | |
Regions with significant populations | |
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe | |
South Africa | 5,339,919 (2022 Estimate) |
What percentage of South Africa is coloured?
8.8%
Demographics
Ethnic groups in South Africa | |
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Black | 80.2% |
Coloured | 8.8% |
White | 8.4% |
Indian/Asian | 2.5% |
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 | |
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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: | |
Gauteng | 1,914,000 |