#southafrica — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 15.0M total posts and 1.4K new posts daily, #southafrica is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.2K likes and 33 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #southafrica

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#capetown	15.0M	1.4K	2.2K	100	67
#africa	46.0M	4.5K	1.9K	100	57
#usa	155.3M	29.8K	987	100	61
#travel	780.0M	85.1K	415	100	30
#johannesburg	3.9M	461	1.3K	100	51

Related Hashtags to #southafrica

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#canada	97.7M	20.3K	933	100	31
#love	2.1B	360.0K	891	100	45
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	1.5K	100	58
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	775	100	33
#durban	3.8M	1.7K	2.8K	100	56

Similar Hashtags to #southafrica

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#southafrican	1.6M	243	4.3K	100	52
#capetownsouthafrica	1.0M	114	2.4K	100	70
#proudlysouthafrican	1.2M	195	3.3K	100	56
#southafricahair	539.9K	666	68	89	0
#southafricanwomen	338.7K	6	984	13	64

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #southafrica on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #southafrica has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #southafrica alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #southafrica with #canada, #love, #explore for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #southafrica on Instagram?

#southafrica has 15.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #southafrica receives 2.2K likes and 33 comments.

Is #southafrica a good hashtag to use?

#southafrica has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 67/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #southafrica?

The best hashtags to use with #southafrica include: #canada, #love, #explore, #nature, #durban. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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