[12] According to the 2022 Statistics South Africa census data, the population of South Africa increased from 51,7 million in 2011 to more than 62 million in 2022, constituting a growth rate of 1,8% in the intercensal period.

Most of these individuals - 86% - came from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

[2] With the categories combined, in 2022, a total of 3.1% of the South African population reported being either agnostic, atheist, or having, "no religious affiliation".

The individual's birth must be registered in South Africa for them to acquire that status.

[15] Finally, it is possible to become a South African citizen by naturalization, whereby foreigners wishing to obtain that status may apply for such, if they meet certain eligibility criteria.