South Africa predictions for 2040

Read 7 predictions about South Africa in 2040, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for South Africa in 2040

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Politics predictions for South Africa in 2040

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Government predictions for South Africa in 2040

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Economy predictions for South Africa in 2040

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Technology predictions for South Africa in 2040

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Culture predictions for South Africa in 2040

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Defense predictions for in 2040

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Infrastructure predictions for South Africa in 2040

Infrastructure related predictions to impact South Africa in 2040 include:

  • The wind is now the largest South African power source generating 38GW of energy. Likelihood: 75%1

Environment predictions for South Africa in 2040

Environment related predictions to impact South Africa in 2040 include:

  • African elephants, Africa’s largest mammals, go extinct. Likelihood: 40%1
  • Africa: WWF says African elephants will be extinct by 2040 if nothing is done.Link

Science predictions for South Africa in 2040

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Health predictions for South Africa in 2040

Health related predictions to impact South Africa in 2040 include:

  • Diabetes is now one of the leading causes of death in South Africa. Likelihood: 90%1
  • The average South African life expectancy has increased by seven years to 69.3 years compared to 62.4 years in 2016. Likelihood: 85%1
  • Diabetes will be SA’s leading killer by 2040, study shows.Link
  • Diabetes predicted to be leading cause of death by 2040, says study.Link

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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