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Facebook users in South Africa
June 2026
35 438 400
50.5%
women
49.5%
men
0%
0%
13-17
0%
14.1%
13.3%
18-24
27.4%
16.1%
16.4%
25-34
32.5%
10.2%
10.4%
35-44
20.6%
4.8%
4.8%
45-54
9.6%
2.5%
2.2%
55-64
4.7%
2.8%
2.5%
65+
5.3%

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

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Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Facebook users in South Africa

There were 35 438 400 Facebook users in South Africa in June 2026, which accounted for 56.6% of its entire population.

The slight majority of them were women - 50.5%.

People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (11 500 000).

The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 4 700 000.

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Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

Presented statistics are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Facebook users in South Africa - Last 12 Months

31 945 000
Jul '25
33 283 000
Aug
33 929 000
Sep
33 267 400
Oct
33 635 700
Nov
34 290 800
Dec
34 513 700
Jan '26
34 861 900
Feb
34 019 900
Mar
34 567 200
Apr
34 695 000
May
35 438 400
Jun
Month Facebook Users % of Population Women Men Change M/M
Jun 35 438 400 56.6% 50.8% 49.2% +2.1%
May 34 695 000 55.4% 51.1% 48.9% +0.4%
Apr 34 567 200 55.2% 51% 49% +1.6%
Mar 34 019 900 54.4% 50.6% 49.4% -2.4%
Feb 34 861 900 55.7% 50.7% 49.3% +1%
Jan '26 34 513 700 55.1% 50.4% 49.6% +0.7%
Dec 34 290 800 54.8% 50.7% 49.3% +1.9%
Nov 33 635 700 53.7% 50.6% 49.4% +1.1%
Oct 33 267 400 53.2% 50.6% 49.4% -1.9%
Sep 33 929 000 54.2% 50.6% 49.4% +1.9%
Aug 33 283 000 53.2% 50.3% 49.7% +4.2%
Jul '25 31 945 000 51% 50.2% 49.8% -

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Frequently asked questions

How many Facebook users are there in South Africa in 2026?

As of June 2026, there are 35 438 400 Facebook users in South Africa - 56.6% of the country's population.

What is the largest Facebook age group in South Africa?

The largest age group is 25 to 34, making up 32.5% of Facebook users in South Africa.

Are there more women or men on Facebook in South Africa?

Women make up the majority, at 50.5% of Facebook users in South Africa.

Where does this data come from?

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms' marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only. All values are estimates and relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.