List of South African provinces by population List List

| Rank_ | Province | Population_2011 | Percentage | Population_Estimate_2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gauteng | 12272263 | 23.7 | 12728400 |
| 2 | KwaZulu-Natal | 10267300 | 19.8 | 10456900 |
| 3 | Eastern Cape | 6562053 | 12.7 | 6620100 |
| 4 | Western Cape | 5822734 | 11.2 | 6016900 |
| 5 | Limpopo | 5404868 | 10.4 | 5518000 |
| 6 | Mpumalanga | 4039939 | 7.8 | 4128000 |
| 7 | North West | 3509953 | 6.8 | 3597600 |
| 8 | Free State | 2745590 | 5.3 | 2753200 |
| 9 | Northern Cape | 1145861 | 2.2 | 1162900 |
| South Africa | South Africa | 51770561 | 100.0 | 52982000 |