Emadlangeni

Cat B · Local

KwaZulu-Natal · MIIF B3 · KZN253

Emadlangeni is a Category B local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Stats SA code KZN253). The 2022 Census recorded a population of 36 948 — the 42nd most populous of 44 municipalities in the province. Population grew by 0.7% between the 2011 and 2022 censuses (boundary-aligned figures). On basic services: 81.7% of households live in formal dwellings; 43.0% have access to a flush toilet; 37.1% use electricity for cooking. The municipal area covers 3 539 km² at a density of 10.4 people per km². All figures below are from Stats SA Census 2022 Municipal Fact Sheets.

Demographics

Population (2022)36 948Census 2022

Population (2011)34 442Boundary-aligned

Population Growth0.7%2011–2022

Male Population18 1892022

Female Population18 7592022

Sex Ratio97.0Males per 100 females

Population Density10,4 /km²3 539 km² total area

Age Structure

0–14 years29.3%Census 2022

15–34 years34.8%Census 2022

35–59 years25.8%Census 2022

60+ years10.1%Census 2022

Age distribution (% of population)

Housing

Total Households7 998Census 2022

Avg Household Size4.6Persons per household

Formal Dwellings6 53681.7%

Informal Dwellings3724.7%

Traditional Dwellings1 07913.5%

Dwelling type composition

Basic Services

Flush Toilet Access43.0%3 442 households

No Toilet Access2.1%164 households

Electricity for Cooking37.1%2 965 households

Water Scheme Access53.7%4 291 households

Services coverage (% of households)

Education

School Attendance (ages 5–24)9 772Persons attending school, 2022

School Attendance (2011)11 022Boundary-aligned

Comparisons

vs National Average

Population

36 948

This municipality

291 209

National avg

▼ -254 261

Pop. Density /km²

10.4

This municipality

117.7

National avg

▼ -107.3

Avg Household Size

4.6

This municipality

3.9

National avg

▲ +0.7

Formal Dwelling %

81.7%

This municipality

87.0%

National avg

▼ -5.3%

Electricity Access %

37.1%

This municipality

66.0%

National avg

▼ -28.9%

Flush Toilet %

43.0%

This municipality

62.0%

National avg

▼ -19.0%

vs KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Average

Population

36 948

This municipality

282 362

Provincial avg

▼ -245 414

Pop. Density /km²

10.4

This municipality

161.1

Provincial avg

▼ -150.7

Avg Household Size

4.6

This municipality

5.0

Provincial avg

Same

Formal Dwelling %

81.7%

This municipality

81.7%

Provincial avg

Same

Electricity Access %

37.1%

This municipality

67.0%

Provincial avg

▼ -29.9%

Flush Toilet %

43.0%

This municipality

38.4%

Provincial avg

▲ +4.6%

vs Largest in KwaZulu-Natal (eThekwini)

Population

36 948

This municipality

4 239 901

eThekwini

▼ -4 202 953

Pop. Density /km²

10.4

This municipality

1658.9

eThekwini

▼ -1648.5

Avg Household Size

4.6

This municipality

3.8

eThekwini

▲ +0.8

Formal Dwelling %

81.7%

This municipality

89.2%

eThekwini

▼ -7.5%

Electricity Access %

37.1%

This municipality

75.6%

eThekwini

▼ -38.5%

Flush Toilet %

43.0%

This municipality

80.4%

eThekwini

▼ -37.4%

Municipality Insights

Population grew by +0.7% between 2011 and 2022.

Population density (10.4 /km²) is significantly below the national municipal average of 117.7 /km².

Related Municipalities

Other municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal with similar population size.

All data from Stats SA Census 2022 Municipal Fact Sheets (revised August 2025). Last updated 2026-06-04.