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Pietermaritzburg

Country:
South Africa
Continent:
Africa

Pietermaritzburg's 2026 population is now estimated at 568,925. In 1950, the population of Pietermaritzburg was 89,712. Pietermaritzburg has grown by 8,046 in the last year, which represents a 1.43% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Pietermaritzburg, which typically includes Pietermaritzburg's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.

568.9K
Total Population
8K 1.43%
Growth
No
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Pietermaritzburg Population

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Sources

  1. World Population Prospects (2024 Revision) - United Nations population estimates and projections.