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Germiston Population 2026

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πŸ“Š Base data: 2026-05-20 β€’ Sources: UN World Population Prospects & World Bank β€’ Model updated May 2026

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Births Today
10
+0.0002/sec
Live
Population
256,542
Estimated
Deaths Today
6
-0.0001/sec
Live
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Coordinates
-26.216700, 28.166700
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Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
UTC+2:00
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Life Expectancy
64.0 years
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Birth / Death Rate
19.6 / 11.5
per 1,000 / year
How many people live in Germiston? As of September 2026, Germiston, South Africa has an estimated population of 256,542. Applying national demographic rates to the city baseline gives a model estimate of about 14 births and 8 deaths per day. Average life expectancy is 64.0 years. Figures are estimates based on UN & World Bank demographic rates β€” see methodology.
βœ“ Methodology disclosedDataset/model last materially updated May 20, 2026 Β· Methodology Β· Data Sources
πŸ“ŠMethodology: Live counters estimate births and deaths using annual demographic rates applied to the base population. Births are calculated as (population Γ— birth rate Γ· 1000) Γ· 365.25 Γ· 24 Γ· 60 Γ· 60 per second. Deaths use the same formula with the death rate. Population change is the net difference between cumulative births and deaths since the baseline data date. These are statistical approximations, not live vital-registration data.
⚠️Data Transparency: The population figure for Germiston (255,863) comes from our city database (SimpleMaps World Cities Database) and may differ from official census figures. Birth rate (19.6/1,000) and death rate (11.5/1,000) are country-level averages from UN World Population Prospects & World Bank applied to all cities in South Africa β€” individual city rates may vary. Life expectancy (64.0 yrs) is also a national estimate. Live counters are mathematical estimates from our baseline date (2026-05-20), not live vital-registration. City data: SimpleMaps World Cities Database. Demographic rates: UN World Population Prospects & World Bank. Displayed times use the closest available timezone data and may be approximate for some cities.
⏳ Day Progress β€” 19h 10m passed 79.9%

πŸ“… Data last updated: May 20, 2026 β€’ ⏱️ Counters calculate from this baseline

Demographic Model Inputs

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Birth Rate
19.6
per 1,000 / year Β· national input
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Death Rate
11.5
per 1,000 / year Β· national input
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Life Expectancy
64.0 yrs
national estimate
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Natural Change
+0.81%
births minus deaths; migration excluded

Important: These are model inputs, not a measured city age profile. Country-level birth, death and life-expectancy values are applied to the city baseline because city-level vital statistics are not available consistently for every location in this dataset.

Yearly Statistics

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Births per Year
5,028
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Deaths per Year
2,950
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Net Change / Year
+2,078
🌱
Natural Increase
0.81%

This Year (2026)

Births This Year
1,649
Population
256,542
Deaths This Year
967

Baseline & Model Scope

The imported city population is the baseline observation used by this page. We do not present reconstructed historical city populations as observed facts because applying today's national birth/death rates backward would not account for migration, boundary changes or historical rate changes.

Natural-Change Scenario

If current national birth and death rates stayed constant and migration were ignored, the model would produce 264,254 by 2030, 286,456 by 2040, and 310,523 by 2050. This is a scenario calculation, not an official forecast. It assumes constant rates and excludes migration, boundary changes, policy and economic shifts.

Germiston is a medium-sized city located in South Africa. With an estimated population of 255,863 people, it represents a significant urban center within the country. The city operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2:00), placing it among the cities that share this temporal region.

Demographically, Germiston has a growing natural-change estimate. With a birth rate of 19.6 and a death rate of 11.5 per 1,000 residents annually, the population is steadily growing. The average life expectancy stands at 64.0 years, reflecting the overall health and living conditions in the region. The model estimates approximately 5,015 births and 2,942 deaths per year, resulting in a net change of 2,073 people per year.

The live counters on this page provide continuously updated estimates based on these annual rates, calculating births, deaths, and population changes from our baseline data date of 2026-05-20. These figures offer valuable insights into the demographic dynamics of Germiston and its position within South Africa's urban landscape.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current population of Germiston?
The estimated population of Germiston is 256,542 as of our latest baseline data. Live counters update this estimate in real time based on birth and death rates.
How many people are born in Germiston every day?
Approximately 14 babies are born in Germiston each day, based on an annual birth rate of 19.6 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Germiston every day?
Approximately 8 deaths occur in Germiston each day, based on an annual death rate of 11.5 per 1,000 people.
What is the life expectancy in Germiston?
The average life expectancy in Germiston is 64.0 years, reflecting overall health conditions, healthcare access, and living standards in the region.
What time zone is Germiston in?
Germiston operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2:00). This determines the local time relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Is the population of Germiston growing or shrinking?
Using the national birth and death rates applied by this model, the natural-change component is positive. This does not include migration, so it is not a complete city growth forecast.
πŸ“š Data Sources & Citations
All live counters are statistical estimates derived from these sources. Read our full methodology for formulas, assumptions and limitations.
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