The current metro area population of West Rand in 2025 is 962,000, a 1.48% increase from 2024.

• The metro area population of West Rand in 2024 was 948,000, a 1.5% increase from 2023.
• The metro area population of West Rand in 2023 was 934,000, a 1.3% increase from 2022.
• The metro area population of West Rand in 2022 was 922,000, a 1.43% increase from 2021.