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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.
There were 34 946 600 Facebook users in South Africa in August 2026, which accounted for 55.7% of its entire population.
The majority of them were women - 50.6%.
People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (11 300 000).
The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 4 600 000.
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.
| Month | Facebook Users | % of Population | Women | Men | Change M/M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | 35 200 000 | 56.1% | 51% | 49% | +0.2% |
| Jul | 35 119 000 | 56% | 51.1% | 48.9% | -0.9% |
| Jun | 35 438 400 | 56.5% | 50.8% | 49.2% | +2.1% |
| May | 34 695 000 | 55.3% | 51.1% | 48.9% | +0.4% |
| Apr | 34 567 200 | 55.1% | 51% | 49% | +1.6% |
| Mar | 34 019 900 | 54.3% | 50.6% | 49.4% | -2.4% |
| Feb | 34 861 900 | 55.6% | 50.7% | 49.3% | +1% |
| Jan '26 | 34 513 700 | 55.1% | 50.4% | 49.6% | +0.7% |
| Dec | 34 290 800 | 54.7% | 50.7% | 49.3% | +1.9% |
| Nov | 33 635 700 | 53.7% | 50.6% | 49.4% | +1.1% |
| Oct | 33 267 400 | 53.1% | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.9% |
| Sep '25 | 33 929 000 | 54.1% | 50.6% | 49.4% | - |
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As of August 2026, there are 34 946 600 Facebook users in South Africa - 55.7% of the country's population.
The largest age group is 25 to 34, making up 32.3% of Facebook users in South Africa.
Women make up the majority, at 50.6% of Facebook users in South Africa.
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.
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