1936 South African census
1936 national census in South Africa
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The National Census of 1936 was the 3rd comprehensive national census of the Union of South Africa, following its formation in 1910. It undertook to enumerate every person present in South Africa on the census night. It was the first South African census to tabulate non-European languages and languages spoken at home by all major demographic groups.[1]
CountryUnion of South Africa
Total population9,589,898[2] (
38.4%)
38.4%)Mostpopulousregion Cape of Good Hope
Leastpopulousregion Orange Free State
| 1936 National Census | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Country | Union of South Africa |
| Results | |
| Total population | 9,589,898[2] ( 38.4%) |
| Most populous | Cape of Good Hope |
| Least populous | Orange Free State |
Pre-enumeration
Enumeration
Post-enumeration Survey
Results
Demographics
| Province | 1921 Census | 1936 Census | Difference | Percentage difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape of Good Hope | 2,782,719 | 3,529,900 | 747,181 | 26.85% |
| Natal | 1,429,398 | 1,946,468 | 517,070 | 36.17% |
| Transvaal | 2,087,636 | 3,341,470 | 1,253,834 | 60.06% |
| Orange Free State | 628,827 | 772,060 | 143,233 | 22.78% |
| Total | 6,928,580 | 9,589,898 | 2,661,318 | 38.41% |
| Race (Census term) | 1921 Census | 1936 Census | Percentage difference | Average annual growth rate: 1921 to 1936 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Percentage of population | Number | Percentage of population | Number | Percentage | ||
| Black African (Native) | 4,697,813 | 67.8% | 6,596,689 | 68.79% | 1,898,876 | 40.42% |
2.29% |
| Coloured | 545,548 | 7.87% | 769,661 | 8.03% | 224,113 | 41.08% |
2.32% |
| Asian or Indian (Asiatic) | 165,731 | 2.39% | 219,691 | 2.29% | 53,960 | 32.56% |
1.90% |
| White (European) | 1,519,488 | 21.93% | 2,003,857 | 20.9% | 484,369 | 31.88% |
1.86% |
| Total | 6,928,580 | 100% | 9,589,898 | 100% | 2,661,318 | 38.41% |
2.19% |
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See also
- Census in South Africa
- South African National Census of 2001
- Demographics of South Africa
