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

The current metro area population of Rustenburg in 2026 is 622,000, a 2.3% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Rustenburg in 2025 was 608,000, a 2.7% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Rustenburg in 2024 was 592,000, a 3.14% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Rustenburg in 2023 was 574,000, a 3.42% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Rustenburg, South Africa Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.