Tanzania Population Live (2026)
The live population of Tanzania, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Tanzania has an estimated population of about 65.5 million people in 2026 — 0.79% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 22nd largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Tanzania's latest birth rate (36.4 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (5.7 per 1,000).
Is the population of Tanzania growing?
Yes. Around 6,532 babies are born in Tanzania every day — about 272 an hour — while around 1,023 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 5,509 people a day, or about 2.0 million a year: a growth rate of 3.07% before migration. At that pace the population would double in roughly 23 years. Tanzania has the 2nd fastest natural growth of the 72 countries we track.
A birth rate of 36.4 per 1,000 people is very high by global standards — close to double the world average of about 16.9 — and is typical of countries where families are large and the population is very young. It ranks 2nd of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Tanzania's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Tanzania
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 4.5 | 0.7 | 3.8 |
| Per hour | 272 | 43 | 230 |
| Per day | 6,532 | 1,023 | 5,509 |
| Per week | 45,723 | 7,160 | 38,563 |
| Per year | 2,384,118 | 373,337 | 2,010,781 |
How crowded is Tanzania?
With about 65.5 million people living on 945,087 km², Tanzania has roughly 69.3 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (46th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Tanzania
A baby born in Tanzania today can expect to live about 67.2 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is below the world average (63rd of 72), mostly because more children die young and access to healthcare is more limited than in richer countries. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $1,133 per person (68th of 72), Tanzania is a lower-income country. As incomes, education and access to healthcare rise, birth rates almost always fall — which is why the UN expects growth here to slow over the coming decades.
Tanzania at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 65,497,748 | 22 |
| Births per day | 6,532 | 11 |
| Deaths per day | 1,023 | 29 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 36.4 | 2 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 5.7 | 56 |
| Natural growth rate | 3.07% / year | 2 |
| Life expectancy | 67.2 years | 63 |
| Population density | 69.3 / km² | 46 |
| GDP per person | $1,133 | 68 |
| Area | 945,087 km² | — |
| Capital | Dodoma | — |
| Languages | Swahili, English | — |
| Currency | Tanzanian Shilling (Sh) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Tanzania's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Tanzania's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tanzania in 2026?
The population of Tanzania in 2026 is estimated at about 65.5 million people, which is around 0.79% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Tanzania every day?
About 6,532 babies are born in Tanzania every day — roughly 272 per hour, or 2.4 million per year — based on a birth rate of 36.4 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Tanzania every day?
About 1,023 people die in Tanzania every day — roughly 43 per hour, or 373,337 per year — based on a death rate of 5.7 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Tanzania growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 5,509 people a day, a natural growth rate of 3.07% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Tanzania?
Life expectancy at birth in Tanzania is about 67.2 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Tanzania population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Tanzania's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.