Tanzania Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

Tanzania Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows Tanzania’s population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. Tanzania’s official name is the United Republic of Tanzania. The country is located on the eastern coast  of the continent of Africa. Additionally, it borders Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south.  Eventually, Tanzania declared independence on December 9th, 1961.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Tanzania from 1950 to 1959. Furthermore, this was the decade before Tanzania’s independence in 1961. Click here to review Tanzania country overview.

Chart of Tanzania Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Tanzania’s population grew steadily from 1950 to 1959 for the decade. The population grew from 7.6 million  people in 1950 to 9.7 million people in 1959. As a result, the population grew by 27.6% in the 1950s (1950 to 1959). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Tanzania is approximately 65.8 years (2019). Lastly, around 35% of Tanzania’s population lives in urban areas.

To conclude, Tanzania maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Tanzania’s population growth in the 1960s.