Cape Town has a population growth value of -0.3%. Recent annual population growth signal.
What this means
Higher values are generally better for this metric. STATLAS shows source names, update dates, and related places so the number is easy to verify and compare.
FAQs
What is Cape Town's population growth?
Cape Town, South Africa has a population growth value of -0.3% in 2026. STATLAS shows this value with source attribution and update history so it can be compared against related places.
Is Cape Town strong for population growth?
Cape Town's current population growth value is -0.3%, which reads as low. For Population Growth, higher values are generally stronger, so the direction of the number matters as much as the value itself.
How does Cape Town compare to other cities in South Africa?
Cape Town's population growth value is -0.3% for 2026. Compare that value with other cities in South Africa and with global city profiles because higher values are generally stronger for this metric.
When was Cape Town population growth data updated?
Cape Town's population growth value of -0.3% is marked for 2026 and was last updated on 2026-05-27. STATLAS keeps this date visible next to the source record.
What source is used for Cape Town population growth?
Cape Town's population growth value of -0.3% uses UNData / UNSD as the displayed source family. The metric description is: Recent annual population growth signal.