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Tanzania is home to both Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak at 5,895 m, and the deep waters of Lake Tanganyika, the world's second-deepest lake.
Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania
Population, GDP, and key facts about Tanzania — updated for 2026.
Capital · DODOMAContinent · AFRICAISO · TZA
Tanzania quick facts
- Population
- 68,560,157
- Area
- 947,300 km²
- Population density
- 75 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 79.2 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 1.2K
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (Sh, TZS)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 57.7/month · Sh 150,000/month (2024)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
Tanzania at human scale
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Compare Tanzania with any country →Tanzania's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 67%Renewables · 33%
- Natural gas63%
- Hydropower32%
- Oil4%
- Bioenergy1%
- Solar0%
Share of Tanzania's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Tanzania
What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
What is Tanzania's population?
Tanzania has a population of 68,560,157.
What is Tanzania's GDP per capita?
Tanzania's GDP per capita is US$ 1.2K.
What is the currency of Tanzania?
The currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS).
What is the minimum wage in Tanzania?
Tanzania's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 57.7 per month (as of 2024) — Sh 150,000 per month in local currency.
Is Tanzania bigger than South Africa?
South Africa is about 1.3× the size of Tanzania by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.