South Africa's population grew by over 900-thousand people from 2016 to the middle of 2017, and now stands at 56.52 million people. This is according to the annual mid-year population estimate by Statistics South Africa. 51 per cent of the population is female, while 49% is male. Black people remains the biggest population group, comprising 81% of the population, followed by coloured people with 9%, then white people with 8% and those of Indian origin with 2%. Statistician General, Pali Lehohla says the number of people over 60 is growing, but that of people between 15 to 34, is declining. He added that women are also having less children.