Population
South Africa population, 2017:
56,522,000
Northern Cape population, 2017:
1,214,000
Carnarvon population, 2011:
| Urban | Rural | Total population |
| 9 592 | 2 081 | 11 673 |
Source: StatsSA 2011
EMPLOYMENT
Northern Cape working population, 15 – 64 years of age, April – June 2019:
802 000
Northern Cape labour force aged 15 – 64 years, April – June 2019:
| Labour force | 427 000 |
| Employed | 301 000 |
| Unemployed | 125 000 |
| Not economically active | 376 000 |
| Discouraged work-seekers | 76 000 |
| Other | 299 000 |
- Rates (%) Unemployment rate 29.4%
- The decreases in the number of the employed persons were recorded in Northern Cape, down by 16 000.
