Tanzania has experienced rapid population growth over the past several decades, making it one of the most populous countries in Africa. As of 2024, Tanzania's population is estimated to be over 67 million, up from around 34 million in the year 2000. This growth is primarily driven by a high birth rate and a relatively young population, with a median age of about 18 years. Urbanization is also increasing, as more people move to cities like Dar es Salaam in search of better economic opportunities. The country's population growth presents both opportunities and challenges, including increased demand for education, healthcare, and employment, as well as pressure on natural resources and infrastructure.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7,934,924 | 9 |
| 1955 | 8,970,610 | 10.1 |
| 1960 | 10,259,653 | 11.6 |
| 1965 | 11,870,412 | 13.4 |
| 1970 | 13,806,869 | 15.6 |
| 1975 | 16,147,863 | 18.2 |
| 1980 | 18,654,562 | 21.1 |
| 1985 | 21,501,733 | 24.3 |
| 1990 | 24,873,121 | 28.1 |
| 1995 | 29,245,338 | 33 |
| 2000 | 33,494,079 | 37.8 |
| 2005 | 38,730,523 | 43.7 |
| 2010 | 44,520,989 | 50.3 |
| 2015 | 51,891,917 | 58.6 |
| 2020 | 60,362,612 | 68.1 |
| 2022 | 63,852,892 | 72.1 |
| 2023 | 65,642,682 | 74.1 |
| 2024 | 67,462,121 | 76.2 |
| 2025 | 69,311,326 | 78.2 |
| 2030 | 79,022,692 | 89.2 |
| 2035 | 89,502,233 | 101 |
| 2040 | 100,625,421 | 113.6 |
| 2045 | 112,240,774 | 126.7 |
| 2050 | 124,222,573 | 140.2 |
| 2055 | 136,504,805 | 154.1 |
| 2060 | 149,012,254 | 168.2 |
| 2065 | 161,554,553 | 182.4 |
| 2070 | 173,926,608 | 196.3 |
| 2075 | 185,911,191 | 209.9 |
| 2080 | 197,288,565 | 222.7 |
| 2085 | 207,838,092 | 234.6 |
| 2090 | 217,334,854 | 245.4 |
| 2095 | 225,546,507 | 254.6 |
| 2100 | 232,250,531 | 262.2 |
Data from US Census International Database