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

The current metro area population of Polokwane in 2026 is 519,000, a 2.37% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Polokwane in 2025 was 507,000, a 2.63% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Polokwane in 2024 was 494,000, a 3.13% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Polokwane in 2023 was 479,000, a 3.46% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Polokwane, South Africa Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.