Durban
Data as of · Metro Power Rankings
South Africa • Africa • Language power • Time zone Africa/Johannesburg UTC+2
- Population
- 4.6M
- GDP
- $65B
- GDP per capita
- $14,174
- Land area
- 5,297 km² (2,045 mi²)
- Density
- 862/km² (2,232/mi²)
- GAWC class
- 9
Durban metro area
-29.86, 31.02Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Major League Teams/Venues, Cultural Events, Commuter Rail Stations.
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsSports
8 teams
Major League Teams/Venues
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union
Sharks (rugby union)
Durban
T20 Cricket • SA20
Durban's Super Giants
Durban
Notable Venues2 venues
Rugby Union
Kings Park Stadium
Durban
Test Cricket
Kingsmead Cricket Ground
Durban
Other Teams
Other Men’s Teams1 team
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union👑
Sharks
Durban
Championship History
9 titles
Every major championship won by a team while it represented Durban, across all sports, newest first. 9 in total. Each links to the team and the competition's full honour roll.
| Year | Date | Champion | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | Sharks | Currie Cup |
| 2018 | — | Sharks | Currie Cup |
| 2013 | — | Sharks | Currie Cup |
| 2010 | — | Sharks | Currie Cup |
| 2008 | — | Sharks | Currie Cup |
| 1996 | — | Sharks | Currie Cup |
| 1995 | — | Sharks | Currie Cup |
| 1992 | — | Sharks | Currie Cup |
| 1990 | — | Sharks | Currie Cup |
Top Companies
2 companies
Total Market Cap: $7B across 2 companies
Source data as of October 31, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2013 BRICS Summit
Durban • International Summit
2011 COP 17 Conference
Durban • International Summit
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Landmarks & Civic1 item
Gateway Theatre of Shopping
Durban • Shopping
Languages of Durban
Zulu first in KwaZulu-Natal; 11 languages hold a role.
- English reach, KwaZulu-Natal
- 31%
- Tier 3 country
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
King Shaka International Airport
Durban • 3 - International
Port1 entry
Durban
Durban • Container
Suburban Rail (99 stations)1 entry
Metrorail KwaZulu-Natal
Durban • 99 stations