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Tanzania: key facts and figures
Tanzania has 68.6 million people, 2 official languages, the Tanzanian Shilling and 17 public holidays a year. It ranks 13th of 194 countries for children per woman.
68.6 millionpeople
TZScurrency
Swahiliofficial language
+255calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Tanzania differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
68.6 millionPopulation
- Annual change+2.92%
- Fertility rate4.5 per woman#13
- Aged 65 and over3.05%#171
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$1,319Output per person
- Total economy$90.1 billion#82
- Real growth+5.9%#32
- Inflation3.3%#87
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.555Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.391#133
- Life expectancy67 years#150
- Mean schooling6.1 years#153
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Tanzanian ShillingCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeTZS
- SymbolTZS
- CapitalDodoma
Languages
which languages hold official status
Swahili, EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+255
- Time zoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
17Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 12Zanzibar Revolution Day
- Mar 20Eid al-Fitr Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
31%Internet use
- E-government index0.433#153
- Global rank#153
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointNorthern and southern highlands
- ClimateClimate varies from cooler temperate conditions in higher areas to tropical conditions along the coast, with rainfall strongly seasonal across much of the country.
Education
how the school system is structured
92.7%Primary gross enrolment
- Tertiary gross enrolment4.0%
- Youth literacy87.1%
- Education spending3.2% of GDP
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