Tanzania
- Capital:
- Dodoma
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Dodoma
- Abbreviation:
- TZA
72,563,780
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
72,563,780
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Tanzania's population is projected to be 255,892,767 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 72,563,780 | 2.92% | 20 |
| 2025 | 70,545,865 | 2.96% | 21 |
| 2020 | 60,972,798 | 3.04% | 23 |
| 2019 | 59,174,891 | 3.03% | 25 |
| 2018 | 57,437,145 | 3.21% | 25 |
| 2017 | 55,652,890 | 3.4% | 25 |
| 2015 | 52,020,962 | 3.05% | 25 |
| 2010 | 44,758,488 | 2.7% | 30 |
| 2005 | 39,182,076 | 2.72% | 31 |
| 2000 | 34,260,139 | 2.43% | 32 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 72,563,780 | 2.92% | 20 |
| 2032 | 85,293,133 | 2.71% | 19 |
| 2037 | 96,775,777 | 2.56% | 18 |
| 2042 | 108,926,277 | 2.39% | 17 |
| 2047 | 121,721,027 | 2.25% | 15 |
| 2052 | 134,947,338 | 2.08% | 14 |
| 2057 | 148,564,295 | 1.94% | 13 |
| 2062 | 162,433,739 | 1.8% | 12 |
| 2067 | 176,492,989 | 1.67% | 12 |
| 2072 | 190,465,797 | 1.54% | 11 |
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Dar es Salaam has a metropolitan area population of 5,855,189, comprising 8.07%% of Tanzania's total population.
As of 2026, Tanzania has a total population of 72,563,780, ranking as the 20th most populous nation in the world.
Tanzania has a net population change of approximately 5,554 people per day, driven by 6,734 births, 1,111 deaths, and net emigration of 69 people.
Tanzania represents 0.91% of the total global population and 4.58% of Africa's population.
Tanzania has a population density of 81.9 people per km² (approximately 212.2 per mi²), making it the 128th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 28.79% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Tanzania is mainland - African (99%) Note: of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes. , followed by Other (1%) .
As of 2026, Christian is the largest religion in Tanzania, comprising 63.1% of the population.