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Tanzania: Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

In , Tanzania's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 54.42.

That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 64.03 . Tanzania ranks #205 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Tanzania Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
54.42
Trough
51.86
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
+1.9%
+0.4% / yr
10-year change
+4.1%
+0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)
54.4189
54.2329
54.0487
53.8393
53.6084
53.4065
53.2535
53.0736
52.8249
52.5260

About Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Tanzania's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Tanzania's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 54.42, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tanzania's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rising or falling?
Tanzania's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Tanzania rank globally on Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)?
In 2024, Tanzania ranked #205 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64 (% of total population).
How does Tanzania's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024 was 64.03, so Tanzania is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.
What is Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.