Total population in Tanzania
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Tanzania was 70,545,865 people, up from 68,560,157 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Tanzania with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Tanzania
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 545 865 |
| 2024 | 68 560 157 |
| 2023 | 66 617 606 |
| 2022 | 64 711 821 |
| 2021 | 62 830 412 |
| 2020 | 60 972 798 |
| 2019 | 59 174 891 |
| 2018 | 57 437 145 |
| 2017 | 55 652 890 |
| 2016 | 53 824 013 |
| 2015 | 52 020 962 |
| 2014 | 50 351 512 |
| 2013 | 48 824 128 |
| 2012 | 47 374 260 |
| 2011 | 46 029 367 |
| 2010 | 44 758 488 |
| 2009 | 43 633 982 |
| 2008 | 42 570 728 |
| 2007 | 41 435 512 |
| 2006 | 40 294 902 |
| 2005 | 39 182 076 |
| 2004 | 38 109 668 |
| 2003 | 37 089 555 |
| 2002 | 36 121 304 |
| 2001 | 35 198 299 |
| 2000 | 34 260 138 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.