List of South African provinces by population density List of South African provinces by population density List of South African provinces by population density

| Rank_ | Province | Population_2011 | Area_km² | Density_per_km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gauteng | 12272263 | 18178 | 675.1 |
| 2 | KwaZulu-Natal | 10267300 | 94361 | 108.8 |
| 3 | Mpumalanga | 4039939 | 76495 | 52.8 |
| 4 | Western Cape | 5822734 | 129462 | 45.0 |
| 5 | Limpopo | 5404868 | 125755 | 43.0 |
| 6 | Eastern Cape | 6562053 | 168966 | 38.8 |
| 7 | North West | 3509953 | 104882 | 33.5 |
| 8 | Free State | 2745590 | 129825 | 21.1 |
| 9 | Northern Cape | 1145861 | 372889 | 3.1 |
| South Africa | South Africa | 51770561 | 1220813 | 42.4 |