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

The current metro area population of Johannesburg in 2026 is 6,559,000, a 1.77% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Johannesburg in 2025 was 6,445,000, a 1.91% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Johannesburg in 2024 was 6,324,000, a 2.03% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Johannesburg in 2023 was 6,198,000, a 2.19% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Johannesburg, South Africa Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.