{
  "id": "population-median-age",
  "title": "Median age",
  "description": "The median age of the South African population as measured in Census 2022. At 28 years, South Africa has a relatively young population, with significant implications for labour markets, education, and social services.",
  "unit": "years",
  "category": "population",
  "latest": {
    "value": 28,
    "display": "28.0"
  },
  "source": {
    "publisher": "Statistics South Africa",
    "publication": "Census 2022 Statistical Release",
    "url": "https://www.statssa.gov.za/census/census_2022/census_2022_products/Census_2022_Statistical_release.pdf",
    "releasedOn": "2023-10-10"
  },
  "checkedOn": "2026-10-19",
  "page": "https://sadatahub.tech/series/population-median-age",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "citation": "Statistics South Africa (2023). Census 2022 Statistical Release. Series \"Median age\" via SA Data Hub, https://sadatahub.tech/series/population-median-age (checked 2026-10-19).",
  "points": [
    {
      "period": "2023-10-10",
      "value": 28
    }
  ],
  "revisions": [],
  "changeLog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-19",
      "type": "data-update",
      "summary": "Updated to MYPE 2026 (63,522,380, mid-2026). Urban share (63.7%) and median age (28.0) unchanged (Census 2022, no newer comparable measure). Series points 2015–2024 are derived back-casts from growth rates, ±≈0.03M; replace with Stats SA published Excel series when available."
    },
    {
      "date": "2024-07-30",
      "type": "data-update",
      "summary": "Population indicators aligned with latest mid-year population estimates publication."
    }
  ]
}