TABLE 1.
District population indicators, according to the National Census, 2011.
| National Census 2011 Population Indicator | Southern Gauteng | City of Johannesburg | Ekurhuleni | Sedibeng | West Rand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General population, 2011 | 9 350 776 | 4 434 827 | 3 178 470 | 916 484 | 820 995 |
| General population, 2001 | 7 246 532 | 3 226 055 | 2 481 762 | 794 088 | 744 627 |
| % Population growth per annum, 2001–2011 | 2.68 | 3.18 | 2.47 | 1.43 | 0.98 |
| % Increase in population, 2001–2011 | 29.0 | 37.5 | 28.0 | 15.4 | 10.3 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 26.3† | 25.0 | 28.8 | 31.9 | 26.3 |
| Youth (15–34 years) unemployment rate (%) | 34.0† | 31.5 | 36.9 | 41.7 | 35.2 |
| Matriculate rate of adults ≥20 years (%) | 34.7† | 35.0 | 35.9 | 32.7 | 30.7 |
| Housing: % population with formal dwellings | 79.6 | 81.4 | 77.4 | 84.8 | 72.7 |
Source: Statistics South Africa 2012
†
Figures for the whole of Gauteng, including Tshwane.