The most recent official population count for Umlazi is 404,811 people, from Census 2011. Stats SA has not published a Census 2022 figure for the Umlazi main place, so any “Umlazi population 2025” number you see is an estimate.
Umlazi Population 2025 at a Glance
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (Census 2011) | 404,811 |
| Households (Census 2011) | 104,914 |
| Area | 47.46 km² |
| Population density | About 8,530 people per km² |
| Female / male | 50.5% / 49.5% |
| First language isiZulu | 91.4% |
| Largest age group | 20 to 24 years (14.2%) |
| eThekwini Metro population (Census 2022) | About 4.2 million |
Figures checked 13 September 2026. Umlazi figures are Stats SA Census 2011 main place data, as processed by census2011.adrianfrith.com. The eThekwini total is from Stats SA Census 2022 results reported by SAnews.
Codes, Coverage or Key Reference Details
Stats SA reports census results for areas called main places (such as Umlazi) and sub places (such as Umlazi V). The Umlazi main place code in Census 2011 is 599163.
For Census 2022, Stats SA released national, provincial and municipal results, plus ward-level small area population estimates. As of 13 September 2026 we could not find a published Census 2022 total for the Umlazi main place, so we do not quote one. Figures online labelled “Umlazi population 2024” or “2025” are projections, not census counts.
Older figures use different boundaries. In the 1991 census, the KwaZulu district called Umlazi had 299,275 people, but that district is not the same area as today’s Umlazi main place, so the numbers cannot be compared directly to measure growth.
Areas and Sections Covered
Census 2011 sub places within the Umlazi main place:
| Sub place | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Umlazi A | 9,338 | 0.81 |
| Umlazi AA | 11,837 | 1.65 |
| Umlazi B | 14,553 | 1.09 |
| Umlazi BB | 9,461 | 1.88 |
| Umlazi C | 15,630 | 1.32 |
| Umlazi CC | 3,884 | 1.19 |
| Umlazi D | 14,654 | 1.70 |
| Umlazi DD | 1,262 | 1.59 |
| Umlazi E | 17,531 | 2.28 |
| Umlazi F | 18,874 | 1.78 |
| Umlazi G | 22,001 | 1.91 |
| Umlazi H | 26,009 | 2.54 |
| Umlazi J | 22,020 | 2.06 |
| Umlazi K | 16,592 | 1.38 |
| Umlazi L | 14,291 | 1.22 |
| Umlazi M | 17,658 | 1.46 |
| Umlazi N | 13,159 | 1.47 |
| Umlazi P | 13,177 | 1.41 |
| Umlazi Q | 20,745 | 2.16 |
| Umlazi R | 7,643 | 0.98 |
| Umlazi S | 10,771 | 1.62 |
| Umlazi T | 10,979 | 1.90 |
| Umlazi U | 16,135 | 1.53 |
| Umlazi V | 34,307 | 4.29 |
| Umlazi W | 10,124 | 1.01 |
| Umlazi Y | 9,145 | 1.25 |
| Umlazi Z | 13,799 | 2.69 |
| KwaMgaga | 7,343 | 0.79 |
| Lusaka | 943 | 0.07 |
| Reunion | 944 | 0.41 |
V is by far the most populous sub place. Census sub-place boundaries do not always match how residents describe the 26 sections, which is why a sub place called Umlazi DD appears here. See the Umlazi Sections Map for how the sections are laid out.
How to Use This Information
- For school projects, quote the Census 2011 figure and say it is from Stats SA, rather than an unsourced 2025 number.
- To discuss population growth, compare eThekwini Metro figures from Census 2011 and Census 2022, which use consistent municipal boundaries.
- For ward-level estimates, use Stats SA’s Ward-level Small Area Population Estimates, 2022.
- Businesses and landlords can use sub-place figures to compare demand between sections, together with listings on Property in Umlazi.
Related Umlazi Guides
Read where Umlazi is located, the history of Umlazi and the Umlazi Postal Code guide, or return to the Umlazi local guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Umlazi?
Census 2011 counted 404,811 people in Umlazi, living in 104,914 households on 47.46 km2. This is the latest official main place figure.
What is the Umlazi population in 2025?
There is no official 2025 count for Umlazi. Stats SA has not published a Census 2022 main place figure for Umlazi, so any 2025 number is an estimate.
Which Umlazi section has the most people?
In Census 2011, the Umlazi V sub place had the most people, at 34,307.
Is Umlazi the largest township in South Africa?
Umlazi is often described as one of the largest townships in South Africa by population, with over 400,000 people in 2011.