Tanzania Statistics

Population

70,545,865 people (2025)

Total GDP

$86.0B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$1,280 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.555 (165.)

About Tanzania

Tanzania has Mount Kilimanjaro as Africa's highest peak and Serengeti with greatest wildlife migration. The country has Zanzibar spice islands and Olduvai Gorge human origins site. Tanzanian culture emphasizes unity, Swahili heritage, and ethnic harmony.

The nation has tropical climate with highland variations and monsoon influences. Tanzania has presidential republic with stable governance and peaceful society. The country has tourism, agriculture, and emerging mining sectors.

Dodoma is official capital while Dar es Salaam remains commercial center. Tanzania has UNESCO World Heritage Sites and conservation success. The nation has Swahili and English as official languages.

Traditional Tanzanian culture includes diverse tribal traditions, music, and community values. The country has religious diversity with Christianity, Islam, and traditional beliefs. Tanzanian cuisine features ugali, pilau, and East African spices.

The population is 63 million with ethnic diversity and rural-urban transition. Tanzania offers wildlife spectacles, mountain climbing, and East African authenticity in peaceful nation.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$86.0B
$79.2B
$72.4B
$65.6B
$58.8B
$58.8B
$63.4B
$68.0B
$74.2B
$79.1B
$80.2B
$86.0B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
21.4%
0-14
21.0%
10.1%
15-24
10.0%
12.0%
25-44
12.3%
4.8%
45-64
5.3%
1.2%
65+
1.8%
Male
Female
%49.6 (34.977.374)
%50.4 (35.568.490)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 262.834.721 +0.88% 296.7
2090 238.809.591 +1.07% 269.6
2080 212.537.418 +1.29% 239.9
2070 184.885.708 +1.54% 208.7
2060 156.850.592 +1.8% 177.1
2050 129.621.102 +2.08% 146.3
2040 103.999.359 +2.39% 117.4
2030 80.913.124 +2.72% 91.3
2025 NOW 70.545.865 +2.9% 79.6
2020 60.972.798 +3.04% 68.8
2015 52.020.962 +3.32% 58.7
2010 44.758.488 +2.58% 50.5
2005 39.182.076 +2.81% 44.2
2000 34.260.139 +2.88% 38.7
1995 30.383.497 +3.2% 34.3
1990 26.110.207 +2.64% 29.5
1985 22.501.693 +3.32% 25.4
1980 19.189.769 +3.21% 21.7
1975 16.138.361 +3.71% 18.2
1970 13.492.677 +3.5% 15.2
1965 11.470.728 +3.08% 12.9
1960 9.901.419 +2.83% 11.2
1955 8.644.862 +2.61% 9.8
1950 7.625.155 - 8.6

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Largest Cities

All Cities
No cities with population data found.

Geographic Regions

Arusha
2.290.087
Dar es Salaam
6.701.650
Dodoma
2.460.834
Geita
2.175.911
Iringa
1.062.590
Kagera
3.017.974
Katavi
663.685
Kigoma
2.322.751
Kilimanjaro
1.910.517
Lindi
927.487
Manyara
1.943.434
Mara
2.292.394
Mbeya
2.063.328
Morogoro
2.442.373
Mtwara
1.377.747
Mwanza
3.459.347
Njombe
756.035
Pemba North
211.732
Pemba South
195.116
Pwani
1.520.851
Rukwa
1.157.097
Ruvuma
1.508.378
Shinyanga
1.859.072
Simiyu
1.954.242
Singida
1.600.091
Songwe
1.173.667
Tabora
2.683.996
Tanga
2.268.594
Zanzibar North
187.455
Zanzibar South and Central
115.588
Zanzibar West
370.645

Cities

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Data Sources

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