The universe consists of 15,171 public school systems as counted for the 2011 2012 survey cycle in a may 20 listing of school systems. Country profile united republic of tanzania tanzania at a glance demography the most recent census set the population of the united republic of tanzania in 2012 at 45 million. Experiences from 2002 population and housing census by ndalahwa f. Each region is subdivided into districts wilaya in swahili. Looking back, in the year of 1960, tanzania had a population of 10. Using this definition, the urban population of tanzania has increased at about twice the rate of population growth of about 3% p. The 2012 population and housing census results show that, tanzania has a population of 44,928,923 of which. The administrative divisions of tanzania are controlled by part i, article 2. United republic of tanzania 23 29 41 32 19911992 dhs 1996 dhs 1999 other ns. Jan 30, 2020 the 201220 tanzania national panel survey nps is the third round in a series of nationally representative household panel surveys that collect information on a wide range of topics including agricultural production, nonfarm income generating activities, consumption expenditures, and a wealth of other socioeconomic characteristics. Planning for the 2012 population census started in 2007 and the census was done according to international recommendations. By 2012, the population of the district was 174,278.
Ministry of finance dar es salaam tanzania august, 20. The preliminary results of the national census that took place in october 2012 has been released. The 2012 population and housing census phc for united republic of tanzania was carried out on the 26th august, 2012. The theme of this years report is social policy in the context of economic transformation in tanzania which was purposefully chosen to build on the ideas put forward by thdr 2014. This report presents the methodology and population projections based on the 2012 population and housing census phc data. Four censuses have been conducted since independence in 1961, 1967, 1978, 1988 and 2002. The official population of tanzania is now 44,929,002 people. This article is about the demographic features of the population of tanzania, including. Population and housing census data will also provide a sampling frame for intercensal surveys which will be conducted in order to generate policies which will support the implementation process of the tanzania development vision 2025 and the zanzibar development vision 2020as well as social and economic reforms in a decentralized government. Madulu institute of resource assessment university of dar es salaam 1. Distribution of population aged five years and above by five year age group and literacy status. As in many countries in the region, young people make up a large share of the population.
Codes are in separate handbook codes for the 5th box rural 1 regional district headquarters 2 other urban 3 survival of. An assessment of the age reporting in tanzania population census 2012. It is bordered to the north by kenya, to the east by monduli district, to the south by the karatu district and to the west by the mara region according to the 2002 tanzania national census, the population of the ngorongoro region was 129,776. Abstract the government recognizes the fact that population and housing census is the single most important source of demographic and socioeconomic data in the country. According to the 2002 tanzania national census, the population of the ngorongoro region was 129,776. The bantu sukuma are tanzania s largest ethnic group. The last official census recording the population of tanzania occurred in 2012 and showed there were 44,928,923 people living in the country. Tanzania population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. Tanzania zanzibar i foreword the 2012 population and housing census phc for the united republic of tanzania was carried out on the 26th august, 2012. Other censuses were carried out in 1967, 1978, 1988 and. The 2012 phc was the fifth census after the union of tanganyika and zanzibar in 1964. Recent figures show that under5 mortality rates have been substantially reduced but unsatisfactory to reach millennium development goal 4 mdg target 46. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, urbanization, age groups, age distribution.
This section presents summary of findings of the 2012 phc. National population projections national bureau of. The total population in tanzania was estimated at 55. This year the census will be broader hence a longer questionnaire with. The analysis of the census data is still ongoing, with further reports expected in. Tanzanias population at the last census 2012 almost tr iples the size in 1967 first post independence population census. Summary results by age and sex, tanzania 2012 census. Kagera region, tanzania population statistics, charts. Tanzania population and housing census 2012 ihsn survey. Analytical report, 2002 census, united republic of tanzania pdf. The statistical abstract of the united state s, published from 1878 to 2012, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the united states. Mwanza region, tanzania population statistics, charts.
The open university of tanzania repository is powered by eprints 3 which is developed by the school of electronics and computer science at. This page provides the latest reported value for tanzania population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and longterm prediction, economic. Tanzania population 19602019 data 20202022 forecast. Ngorongoro district is one of the five districts of the arusha region of tanzania. Zanzibar economy, demography, poverty and education data. Tanzania 67 percent live in dwelling with earth, sand or dung flooring. According to the 2012 census, the total population was 44,928,923 compared to. I strongly believe that, the livestock resources available and proper use of various expert opinions can be utilized to transform livelihoods among farmers and other stakeholders in the livestock value chain.
Tanzania livestock in household surveys with a focus on. Other censuses were carried out in 1967, 1978, 1988 and 2002. The most recent census set the population of the united republic of tanzania in 2012 at 45 million. The 2012 population and housing census the 2012 population and housing census phc for the united republic of tanzania was carried out on the 26th august, 2012.
Mar 29, 2019 the 2012 population and housing census phc for united republic of tanzania was carried out on the 26th august, 2012. Population and housing census 2002 central data catalog. Average household size by region, 2002 and 2012 censuses. Within the district are the ngorongoro crater and active volcano ol doinyo lengai. Topics covered include household and population characteristics, as well deaths in the household, survival of parents and summary birth histories. Afcas 23, 20 food and agriculture organization of the united nations 1 recent advancements in livestock statistics presenter.
According to the 20082012 american community survey acs, 39. This page provides the latest reported value for tanzania population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and longterm prediction, economic calendar. Average annual intercensal growth rate, tanzania, 2002 2012. Population censuses in tanzania dates back to 1910. Mar 29, 2019 the 2002 population and housing census was the fourth census to be undertaken during the postindependence period. Pdf an assessment of the age reporting in tanzania. These include number of persons by region, average annual population growth rates, average household size, population densities and sex ratios. In 2018, the total population of tanzania was estimated at approximately 54. Tanzania is ranked 27 in the world average with high under 5 mortality rate of approximately between and 150 per live births. The projection exercise was undertaken by the national bureau of statistics nbs in collaboration with the office of the chief government statistician, zanzibar ocgs. Urbanization and environment population dynamics and household structure lower lower major concern 81,852 8,312 316,338 variant 2009 medium population projections 000. Basic demographic and socioeconomic profile countrystat. This is the first in a series of reports on the 2012 census.
Tanzania demographics tanzania has a very low median age with more than 44. The 2012 population and housing census results show that, tanzania has a population of 44,928,923 of which 43,625,354 is on tanzania mainland. National bureau of statistics, office of chief government statistician presidents office. Tanzanias population at the last census 2012 almost triples the size in 1967 first. Codes are in separate handbook codes for the 5th box rural 1 regional district headquarters 2 other urban 3 survival of parents 16 22 place of residence in 2011 where was name living in 2011.
Study on the housing sector tanzania for shelter afrique. Basic demographic and socioeconomic profile, tanzania. This statistic shows the total population of tanzania from 2014 to 2024. This was the fifth census after the union of tanganyika and zanzibar in 1964. Households by building 2012 materials used for floors % 2002 na0 vinyl or asphalt strips parquet or polished wood 0. Diaspora and persons sending remittance from abroad by country of residence. Out of these, 43,625,434 and 1,303,568 people reside in tanzania mainland and tanzania zanzibar respectively. Tanzania is divided into thirtyone regions mkoa in swahili. The districts are subdivided into divisions tarafa in swahili and further into local wards kata in swahili. The 2012 population and housing census is just around the corner, and every one is expected to be counted on august 26, 2012.
Th e tanzanian population and housing census phc, 2012 shows that, about 67 per cent. According to the 2012 census, the total population was 44,928,923 compared to 12,3,469 in 1967, 5. National strategy for youth involvement in agriculture nsyia 20162021 foreword in tanzania, the youths provide an opportunity for increased economic development through their involvement in agriculture, which is the main activity in rural areas. The statistical abstract of the united states, published from 1878 to 2012, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the united states it is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to other statistical publications and sources both in print and on the. Dec 31, 2012 the preliminary results of the national census that took place in october 2012 has been released. The district plays host to parts of the wildebeest migration. The 201220 tanzania national panel survey nps is the third round in a series of nationally representative household panel surveys that collect information on a wide range of topics including agricultural production, nonfarm income generating activities, consumption expenditures, and a wealth of other socioeconomic characteristics. Cement flooring only accounts for 30 percent of households. Basic demographic and socioeconomic profile, tanzania zanzibar. The united republic of tanzania population distribution by age and.
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