South Africa vs Tanzania, United Republic of: Population

South Africa
51,011
in 2030
Tanzania, United Republic of
47,619
in 2030
South Africa rank
24th
Tanzania, United Republic of rank
25th

Population over time

  • South Africa
  • Tanzania, United Republic of
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 51,011 against 47,619 in Tanzania, United Republic of, a difference of 3,392.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Tanzania, United Republic of's.

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

South Africa ranks 24th and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 25th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Tanzania, United Republic of Difference Ahead
1990s 27,677 16,269 11,409 South Africa
2000s 33,675 21,397 12,278 South Africa
2010s 40,007 28,613 11,394 South Africa
2020s 47,595 40,154 7,441 South Africa
2030s 51,011 47,619 3,391 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, South Africa or Tanzania, United Republic of?
South Africa, at 51,011 against 47,619 in Tanzania, United Republic of as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
3,392, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of rank globally for population?
South Africa ranks 24th and Tanzania, United Republic of 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

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.