|
2016 | 2011 |
Population |
626 522 | 549 575 |
Age Structure |
Population under 15 |
28.1% | 24.1% |
Population 15 to 64 |
68.9% | 72.5% |
Population over 65 |
3.0% | 3.4% |
Dependency Ratio |
Per 100 (15-64) |
45.2 | 37.9 |
Sex Ratio |
Males per 100 females |
120.9 | 121.8 |
Population Growth |
Per annum |
2.98% | n/a |
Labour Market |
Unemployment rate (official) |
n/a | 26.4% |
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 |
n/a | 34.7% |
Education (aged 20 +) |
No schooling |
4.7% | 5.4% |
Matric |
34.6% | 31.0% |
Higher education |
7.4% | 8.9% |
Household Dynamics |
Households |
262 576 | 199 044 |
Average household size |
2.4 | 2.5 |
Female headed households |
24.3% | 26.4% |
Formal dwellings |
68.1% | 68.7% |
Housing owned |
45.0% | 31.4% |
Household Services |
Flush toilet connected to sewerage |
52.9% | 52.7% |
Weekly refuse removal |
67.1% | 69.2% |
Piped water inside dwelling |
28.5% | 35.8% |
Electricity for lighting |
83.7% | 83.0% |