Tanzania Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 20th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
73,197,637
The population of Tanzania is about 73,197,637 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 72.6 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.88% of the world's people.
Tanzania is the 20th most populous of 217 countries and territories. Its population is growing fast — about 2.9% a year, roughly 5,687 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 130 million. That is 7.3 times its 1960 population of 9.9 million. Population density is 82 people per square kilometre. 37% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
72.6 million
Yearly change
+2.86%
World rank
20th
Share of world
0.88%
Density
82/km²
Land area
884,000 km²
Life expectancy
67.2 yrs
Births per woman
4.54
GDP per capita
$1,319
GDP
$90.1B
Population of Tanzania, 1960–2050
Tanzania population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9,901,419 | — | 11 |
| 1970 | 13,492,677 | +3.50% | 15 |
| 1980 | 19,189,769 | +3.21% | 22 |
| 1990 | 26,110,207 | +2.64% | 30 |
| 2000 | 34,260,139 | +2.88% | 39 |
| 2010 | 44,758,488 | +2.58% | 51 |
| 2020 | 60,972,798 | +3.04% | 69 |
| 2024 | 68,560,157 | +2.92% | 78 |
| 2026proj. | 72,563,780 | +2.86% | 82 |
| 2030proj. | 80,913,124 | +2.72% | 92 |
| 2040proj. | 103,999,359 | +2.39% | 118 |
| 2050proj. | 129,621,102 | +2.08% | 147 |
Tanzania vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 2.5 times as many people as Tanzania. Bangladesh is 16.6 times more densely populated.
Tanzania population: questions and answers
What is the population of Tanzania in 2026?
About 72,563,780 (72.6 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Tanzania's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.86% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Tanzania?
About 82 people per km², with a land area of 884,000 km².
What will the population of Tanzania be in 2050?
About 130 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Tanzania?
Dodoma.
What is the life expectancy in Tanzania?
67.2 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.