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Eastern Cape

Province in South Africa
6 562 054
People
169 309.8
km²
38.8
People / km²
South Africa
Eastern Cape
Elections
Demographics
Economics
Service
Households
Children
Education
Census 2011

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Elections

Municipal 2011
Municipal 2016
Provincial 2014
National 2014

Municipal 2011

58.2% (1 813 802)
Of registered voters cast their vote
  • about the same as the rate in South Africa: 57.64% 13 664 914
    • 3 118 881
    Registered voters
  • less than a fifth of the figure in South Africa: 23 709 002
    • 58.2% (1 813 802)
    Of registered voters cast their vote
  • about the same as the rate in South Africa: 57.64% 13 664 914
    • 3 118 881
    Registered voters
  • less than a fifth of the figure in South Africa: 23 709 002

    • Voters by party

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Municipal Elections 2011
    Official

    Voters by party

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Municipal Elections 2011
    Official
    *This election data is for the 2011 municipal boundaries, which may be different to the 2016 municipal boundaries used elsewhere on this page.

    Municipal 2016

    56.4% (1 888 500)
    Of registered voters cast their vote
  • a little less than the rate in South Africa: 57.95% 15 290 820
    • 3 346 711
    Registered voters
  • less than a fifth of the figure in South Africa: 26 384 470
    • 56.4% (1 888 500)
    Of registered voters cast their vote
  • a little less than the rate in South Africa: 57.95% 15 290 820
    • 3 346 711
    Registered voters
  • less than a fifth of the figure in South Africa: 26 384 470

    • Voters by party

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Municipal Elections 2016
    Official

    Voters by party

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Municipal Elections 2016
    Official

    Provincial 2014

    68.3% (2 213 121)
    Of registered voters cast their vote
  • a little less than the rate in South Africa: 71.18% 18 066 575
    • 3 240 059
    Registered voters
  • less than a fifth of the figure in South Africa: 25 381 293
    • 68.3% (2 213 121)
    Of registered voters cast their vote
  • a little less than the rate in South Africa: 71.18% 18 066 575
    • 3 240 059
    Registered voters
  • less than a fifth of the figure in South Africa: 25 381 293

    • Voters by party

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Provincial Elections 2014
    Official

    Voters by party

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Provincial Elections 2014
    Official
    *This election data is for the 2011 municipal boundaries, which may be different to the 2016 municipal boundaries used elsewhere on this page.

    National 2014

    70.3% (2 278 555)
    Of registered voters cast their vote
  • a little less than the rate in South Africa: 73.48% 18 654 771
    • 3 240 059
    Registered voters
  • less than a fifth of the figure in South Africa: 25 388 082
    • 70.3% (2 278 555)
    Of registered voters cast their vote
  • a little less than the rate in South Africa: 73.48% 18 654 771
    • 3 240 059
    Registered voters
  • less than a fifth of the figure in South Africa: 25 388 082

    • Voters by party

    Map dataset
    Source:
    National Elections 2014
    Official

    Voters by party

    Map dataset
    Source:
    National Elections 2014
    Official
    *This election data is for the 2011 municipal boundaries, which may be different to the 2016 municipal boundaries used elsewhere on this page.

    Demographics

    Total Population
    Language

    Total Population

    6 562 054
    People
    22
    Median Age
  • about 90 percent of the figure in South Africa: 25
    • 6 562 054
    People
    22
    Median Age
  • about 90 percent of the figure in South Africa: 25

    • Population by age range

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population group

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by Gender

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Province of Birth

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    South African citizenship

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population group

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by Gender

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    South African citizenship

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by age range

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Province of Birth

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Language

    IsiXhosa (5 092 152)
    Most Spoken Language
  • more than double the rate in South Africa: 15.75% 8,154,258
    • IsiXhosa (5 092 152)
    Most Spoken Language
  • more than double the rate in South Africa: 15.75% 8,154,258

    • Population by language most spoken at home

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by language most spoken at home

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Economics

    Annual Individual Income

    Annual Individual Income

    15.1% (155 372)
    Of people earn between R20k - R40k
  • about 80 percent of the rate in South Africa: 18.74% 2,469,585
    • 15.1% (155 372)
    Of people earn between R20k - R40k
  • about 80 percent of the rate in South Africa: 18.74% 2,469,585

    • Employees by annual income

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by employment status

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Sector of employment

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by employment status

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Sector of employment

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Employees by annual income

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Service

    Service Delivery

    Service Delivery

    36.3% (2 381 008)
    Are getting refuse disposal from a local authority or private company
  • about three-fifths of the rate in South Africa: 57.97% 30,013,365
    • 36.3% (2 381 008)
    Are getting refuse disposal from a local authority or private company
  • about three-fifths of the rate in South Africa: 57.97% 30,013,365

    • Population by refuse disposal

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by toilet facilities

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by water source

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by toilet facilities

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by water source

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by refuse disposal

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Households

    Households

    Households

    1 755 879
    Households
  • about 10 percent of the figure in South Africa: 15 065 018
    • 1 755 879
    Households
  • about 10 percent of the figure in South Africa: 15 065 018

    • Households by type of dwelling

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Head of household by gender

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Annual household income

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Household goods

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Households by ownership

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Head of household by gender

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Households by ownership

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Households by type of dwelling

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Annual household income

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Household goods

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Children

    Children

    Children

    2 623 533
    Children
  • less than a fifth of the figure in South Africa: 18 067 972
    • 2 623 533
    Children
  • less than a fifth of the figure in South Africa: 18 067 972

    • Children under 18 by gender

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Children 5 to 17 by school attendance

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    17-year-olds by highest educational level

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    15- to 17-year olds by employment status

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Annual Income Child Headed Households

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Children under 18 by gender

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Annual Income Child Headed Households

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Education

    Educational level

    Educational level

    22.6% (826 973)
    Of the population has passed matric
  • about two-thirds of the rate in South Africa: 32.19% 10,193,388
    • 22.6% (826 973)
    Of the population has passed matric
  • about two-thirds of the rate in South Africa: 32.19% 10,193,388

    • Population by highest educational level

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Population by highest educational level

    Map dataset
    Source:
    Census 2011
    Official

    Census 2011

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