There are over two million more people with Afrikaans as a home language than English (6.1 million vs. 3.8 million). However, the number of English-speakers is growing at more than double the rate of Afrikaans-speakers (1.9% vs. 0.8% per annum). (Labour Force Survey 2004, Census 2001)

This week’s theme: Basic South African Demographics

Related facts:

• The (English) Power of 5 The most popular radio station for South African adults with English...
• Total population of South Africa The total population of South Africa at September 2004 was 46.5...
• Multi-viewers Three million adults say they live in a household that has...
• Avuxeni? Almost a third of the Edcon Group’s customers’ home language is...
• Population by province KwaZulu-Natal has the largest population at 9.6m. Around twice as many...