What is the Population of Tanzania?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Tanzania has a population of approximately 68,153,004 people, making it the 21st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.85% of the world's population. With a land area of 947,303 km², the population density is roughly 72 people per km².
| Population | 68,153,004 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 21st of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.85% |
| Area | 947,303 km² |
| Population density | 72 / km² |
| Demonym | Tanzanian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 21st |
| Turkey | 85,664,944 | 18th |
| Germany | 83,491,249 | 19th |
| United Kingdom | 69,281,437 | 20th |
| France | 66,351,959 | 22nd |
| Thailand | 65,859,640 | 23rd |
| South Africa | 63,100,945 | 24th |
Tanzania compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | 12,332,788 | 27,834 |
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 2,344,858 |
| Kenya | 53,330,978 | 580,367 |
| Malawi | 20,734,262 | 118,484 |
| Mozambique | 34,090,466 | 801,590 |
| Rwanda | 14,104,969 | 26,338 |
| Uganda | 45,905,417 | 241,550 |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 752,612 |
Tanzania in context
- Tanzania covers 947,303 km², making it the 30th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia.
- With 68,153,004 people, Tanzania holds about 15.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Tanzania is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Tanzania — FAQ
What is the population of Tanzania?
The population of Tanzania is approximately 68,153,004 (68.2 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Tanzania in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Tanzania at approximately 68,153,004 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Tanzania is the 21st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Tanzania?
Approximately 68,153,004 people live in Tanzania, making it the 21st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Tanzania rank by population?
Tanzania is the 21st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.85%.
What is the population density of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a population density of roughly 72 people per km², based on a land area of 947,303 km².
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