Population of Tanzania

As of August 2026, the population of Tanzania is 72.7 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 2 million in the last year, representing a growth of 2.86%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 16.5 years in 2016 to 17.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 67.6 years and population density is 81.9 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Tanzania peaked in 1994, reaching around 3.92% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.8% in 2026. However, the annual increase in the number of people continues to rise, reaching around 2.03 million in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Tanzania, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 58.5 years in 2006 to 67.6 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 9 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Tanzania

Tanzania has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 5.4 million inhabitants. It is followed by Mwanza with 1.1 million and Dodoma with 765.2 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Tanzania: