Ethekwini, South Africa Metro Area Population (1950-2026)

The current metro area population of Ethekwini in 2026 is 3,344,000, a 1.3% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Ethekwini in 2025 was 3,301,000, a 1.2% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Ethekwini in 2024 was 3,262,000, a 1.05% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Ethekwini in 2023 was 3,228,000, a 0.91% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Ethekwini, South Africa Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.