As of April 2024, a majority of 6.81 million registered voters for the South African general elections were between the ages of 30 to 39 years, which accounted for almost 25 percent of the total. Those in the 40 to 49-year age group followed, with approximately six million registered voters.
Total number of registered voters in South Africa in 2024, by age group
(in millions)
South African general elections take place once every five years,
Data has been calculated by Statista by adding figures provided by the source on registered male and female voters in South Africa.
Figures have been rounded.
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Statista. (May 23, 2024). Total number of registered voters in South Africa in 2024, by age group (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1440319/number-of-registered-voters-in-south-africa-by-age-group/
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