Which has higher population, Italy or Tanzania?

Italy, at 51,731 against 47,619 in Tanzania as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Tanzania?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Italy vs Tanzania: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Italy

51,731

in 2030

Tanzania

47,619

in 2030

Italy rank

23rd

Tanzania rank

25th

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

Italy
Tanzania

How they compare

Italy currently reports 51,731 against 47,619 in Tanzania, a difference of 4,112.

That makes Italy's figure about 1.1 times Tanzania's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Italy has been ahead every year.

Italy ranks 23rd and Tanzania ranks 25th of 188 countries.

Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Italy	Tanzania	Difference	Ahead
1990s	48,659	16,269	32,390	Italy
2000s	50,120	21,397	28,723	Italy
2010s	52,166	28,613	23,553	Italy
2020s	52,162	40,154	12,008	Italy
2030s	51,731	47,619	4,112	Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Italy or Tanzania?: Italy, at 51,731 against 47,619 in Tanzania as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Italy and Tanzania?: 4,112, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Tanzania?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Italy and Tanzania rank globally for population?: Italy ranks 23rd and Tanzania ranks 25th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.