What is the population of United Republic of Tanzania?

The population of United Republic of Tanzania is 68,153,004.

Where is United Republic of Tanzania located?

United Republic of Tanzania is located at latitude -6.0000000 and longitude 35.0000000.

What is the area of United Republic of Tanzania?

The area of United Republic of Tanzania is 947303 km².

What time zone is United Republic of Tanzania in?

United Republic of Tanzania is in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.

How has the population of United Republic of Tanzania changed?

The population of United Republic of Tanzania has increased from 10,074,490 (1960) to 68,153,004 (2026), a change of 576.5%.

Tanzania (United Republic of Tanzania), TZ

Tanzania: Located in East Africa, it is known for its vast wilderness areas, including the plains of Serengeti National Park, home to the "big five" game, and Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.

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United Republic of Tanzania at a glance

United Republic of Tanzania currently has 191 quality-checked populated place pages and 26 state or regional pages linked on MapSof.

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191

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Largest city

Dar es Salaam

Population 4,715,000

Quick Facts about United Republic of Tanzania

Population	68,153,004
Country	Tanzania
Plate code	EAT
Area	947303 km²
Official name	la République unie de Tanzanie
Continent	Africa
Northernmost point	Point(32.5 -1.0)
Latitude & Longitude	-6.0000,35.0000
Legislative body	National Assembly
Named for	Tanganyika, Zanzibar
Official language	Swahili, English
Capital	Dar es Salaam, Dodoma
Establishment	April 26, 1964 (61 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC+03:00, East Africa Time
Local time	20:32:03 (23rd April 2026)

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Geography

United Republic of Tanzania is located at 6°0'0"S 35°0'0"E (-6.0000000, 35.0000000). It has 9 neighbors: Rwanda, Kenya, Congo Kinshasa, Uganda, Seychelles, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique.

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The largest city of United Republic of Tanzania is Dar es Salaam with a population of 4,715,000. Other cities include, Arusha population 416,442, Mbeya population 291,649, Dodoma population 180,541 and Kigoma population 164,268. See all United Republic of Tanzania cities & populated places.

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United Republic of Tanzania has 9 neighbours.

Republic of Rwanda Located in East Africa, this landlocked country is known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills" due to its mountainous terrain.
Republic of Kenya Located in East Africa, this nation is characterized by its diverse landscapes, including the Great Rift Valley, savannahs, and a coastline on the Indian Ocean.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Located in Central Africa, this country is the second-largest on the continent by area, with a population exceeding 112 million.
Republic of Uganda Located in East Africa, Uganda is a landlocked country known for its diverse landscapes, including the Rwenzori Mountains and Lake Victoria.
Republic of Seychelles This African island nation is situated in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar.
Republic of Burundi This East African country is landlocked and characterized by its hilly terrain and location within the Great Rift Valley.
Republic of Zambia A landlocked country in Southern Africa, it is known for its diverse wildlife, rugged terrain, and waterfalls, including Victoria Falls.
Republic of Malawi Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, is defined by its dramatic Great Rift Valley landscape and the immense Lake Malawi.
Republic of Mozambique Located in Southeast Africa, it is known for its extensive coastline along the Indian Ocean, rich natural resources, and diverse cultural heritage.

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Mtwara Region
Mbeya Region
Tabora
Kigoma Region
Unguja South Region
North Pemba Region
Shinyanga Region
Mwanza
Mara Region
Tanga Region
Dodoma Region
Mwanza Region
Pwani Region
Manyara Region
Mount Kilimanjaro
Tabora Region
Morogoro
Dar es Salaam
Arusha Region
Iringa Region
Iringa
Ruvuma Region
South Pemba Region
Mbeya
Unguja North Region
Kilimanjaro Region
Singida Region
Kagera Region
Lindi
Rukwa Region
Morogoro Region
Mjini Magharibi Region
Dar es Salaam Region
Lindi Region
Shinyanga
Kigoma
Mtwara

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	10,074,490	-	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1961	10,373,284	2.88%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1962	10,683,653	2.91%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1963	11,005,491	2.92%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1964	11,338,544	2.94%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1965	11,682,873	2.95%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1966	12,038,204	2.95%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1967	12,405,366	2.96%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1968	12,786,833	2.98%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1969	13,185,844	3.03%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1970	13,604,627	3.08%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1971	14,044,585	3.13%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1972	14,504,939	3.17%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1973	14,983,047	3.19%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1974	15,475,026	3.18%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1975	15,978,207	3.15%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1976	16,491,793	3.11%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1977	17,017,107	3.09%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1978	17,556,181	3.07%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1979	18,111,999	3.07%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1980	18,686,808	3.08%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1981	19,282,215	3.09%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1982	19,898,033	3.09%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1983	20,532,688	3.09%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1984	21,183,696	3.07%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1985	21,849,853	3.05%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1986	22,527,517	3.01%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1987	23,218,477	2.98%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1988	23,933,171	2.99%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1989	24,685,791	3.05%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1990	25,484,814	3.14%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1991	26,337,403	3.24%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1992	27,236,099	3.3%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1993	28,157,055	3.27%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1994	29,067,333	3.13%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1995	29,944,302	2.93%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1996	30,780,453	2.72%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1997	31,586,039	2.55%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1998	32,378,333	2.45%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
1999	33,183,093	2.43%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2000	34,020,512	2.46%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2001	34,895,398	2.51%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2002	35,806,497	2.54%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2003	36,760,831	2.6%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2004	37,765,139	2.66%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2005	38,824,384	2.73%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2006	39,942,347	2.8%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2007	41,119,693	2.86%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2008	42,353,790	2.91%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2009	43,639,752	2.95%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2010	44,973,330	2.97%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2011	46,354,607	2.98%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2012	44,928,923	-3.17%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2013	49,253,126	8.78%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2014	49,959,822	1.41%	(Worldbank)
2015	51,482,633	2.96%	(Worldbank)
2016	53,050,790	2.96%	(Worldbank)
2017	57,310,019	7.43%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2018	56,318,348	-1.76%	(Worldbank)
2019	58,005,463	2.91%	(Worldbank)
2026	68,153,004	14.89%

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