Tanzania

United Republic of Tanzania

"An East African country known for Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti wildlife, and Zanzibar's spice heritage."

Eastern Africa
UN Member
African Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Dodoma

-6.16°, 35.75°

Official Languages

English, Swahili

Population

66.62M

Total Area

945.09K km²

Population Density

70.49 people per km²

Currency

Tanzanian shilling

Sh

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#23
66,617,606

Total Population+2.9%

2023
#151
67.0 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#38
37.4%

Urban Population

2023
#12
4.61

Fertility Rate

2023
#168
29.1%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#78
$79.1B

GDP+5.1%

2023
#166
$1.2K

GDP per Capita

2023
#86
3.1%

Inflation

2024
#26
2.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#122
40.5

Gini Index

2018

Frequently Asked Questions About Tanzania

What is the capital of Tanzania?

Tanzania's capital city is Dodoma.

What is the population of Tanzania?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Tanzania is approximately 66.62M people. This makes it the 23rd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Tanzania?

Tanzania spans a total area of approximately 945,087 square kilometers (364,899.98 square miles).

Which continent is Tanzania in?

Tanzania is located in Africa, specifically within the Eastern Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Tanzania?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Tanzania is approximately $79.06B USD. This ranks Tanzania as the 78th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.