Tanzania Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Tanzania Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Tanzania’s population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. 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 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was two decades after Tanzania’s independence in 1961. Click here to review Tanzania country overview.

Chart of Tanzania Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Tanzania’s population grew steadily from 1980 to 1989 for the decade. The population grew from 18.5 million  people in 1980 to 24.4 million people in 1989. As a result, the population grew by 31.9% in the 1980s (1980 to 1989). 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 1990s.