Tanzania Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Tanzania Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Tanzania’s population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. 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 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade after Tanzania’s independence in 1961. Click here to review Tanzania country overview.

Chart of Tanzania Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Tanzania’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 13.5 million  people in 1970 to 17.9 million people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 32.6% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). 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 1980s.