What is the population of Tanzania in 2026?
Tanzania has a population of 70,545,865 people (2025 estimate), which is 21st in the world and about 0.85% of the global total.
Officially United Republic of Tanzania
Population 2025
70,545,865
0.85% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+2.86%
+2,014,084 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
75/km²
885,800 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
17.5 years
Life expectancy 67.2 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Tanzania
With over 70 million people, Tanzania ranks as Africa's 21st most populous nation. The country spans 885,800 km² across diverse terrain, from coastal areas to inland plateaus, with a population density of 75 people per km². An annual growth rate of 2.9% and a median age of 17.5 years reflect a young, expanding population entering the workforce.
Life expectancy stands at 67.2 years, while fertility remains high at 4.5 births per woman. Urban areas account for 37% of the population, with Dodoma serving as the capital. The economy generated a GDP per capita of $1,319, with the Tanzanian shilling as the national currency. English and Swahili are official languages.
Tanzania gained independence in 1964 and shares borders with eight neighboring countries: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Continent
- Africa
- ISO codes
- TZ · TZA
- Demonym
- Tanzanian
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS Sh)
- State inception
- 1964
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +255
- Internet TLD
- .tz
- Land neighbours
- 8
Languages
- English
- Swahili
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 42.5%
- Age 15–64
- 54.4%
- Age 65+
- 3.0%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 77 | 852 |
| 95-99 | 919 | 5,104 |
| 90-94 | 6,248 | 20,171 |
| 85-89 | 26,381 | 54,319 |
| 80-84 | 75,907 | 116,809 |
| 75-79 | 159,786 | 225,045 |
| 70-74 | 240,959 | 351,394 |
| 65-69 | 321,964 | 481,723 |
| 60-64 | 432,698 | 562,076 |
| 55-59 | 659,946 | 714,256 |
| 50-54 | 959,372 | 990,716 |
| 45-49 | 1,217,017 | 1,302,052 |
| 40-44 | 1,485,718 | 1,592,187 |
| 35-39 | 1,820,200 | 1,894,391 |
| 30-34 | 2,208,598 | 2,231,497 |
| 25-29 | 2,697,887 | 2,693,066 |
| 20-24 | 3,191,034 | 3,184,287 |
| 15-19 | 3,751,722 | 3,720,956 |
| 10-14 | 4,224,958 | 4,162,003 |
| 5-9 | 4,927,303 | 4,828,626 |
| 0-4 | 5,574,551 | 5,445,381 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 7,625,155 |
| 1960 | 9,901,419 |
| 1970 | 13,492,677 |
| 1980 | 19,189,769 |
| 1990 | 26,110,207 |
| 2000 | 34,260,139 |
| 2010 | 44,758,488 |
| 2020 | 60,972,798 |
| 2030 | 80,913,124 |
| 2040 | 103,999,359 |
| 2050 | 129,621,102 |
| 2060 | 156,850,592 |
| 2070 | 184,885,708 |
| 2080 | 212,537,418 |
| 2090 | 238,809,591 |
| 2100 | 262,834,721 |
How Tanzania Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Tanzania | 70.5M |
Major Cities in Tanzania
1 metropolitan area in our city dataset.
- Dar es Salaam7.41M · +5.12%
Countries Bordering Tanzania
8 land borders.
Tanzania Population FAQ
Is the population of Tanzania growing or shrinking?
Tanzania's population is growing at +2.86% per year, a change of roughly 2,014,084 people annually.
What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
What is the largest city in Tanzania?
Dar es Salaam is the largest metropolitan area in Tanzania, with about 7.41M people.
How densely populated is Tanzania?
Tanzania has 75/km² across 885,800 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Tanzania?
Life expectancy at birth in Tanzania is 67.2 years (2024).
What is the median age in Tanzania?
The median age in Tanzania is 17.5 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Tanzania in?
Tanzania is in Africa.