Tanzania says youth aged 15 to 35 make up 34.5 per cent of its people, projected at 23.8 million
19 October 2026
Tanzania's National Bureau of Statistics reported that youth aged 15 to 35 make up 34.5% of all Tanzanians.
The figure was stated by Education Minister Prof. Adolf Mkenda.
The Population and Housing Census 2022 counted 21.3 million young people, projected to reach 23.8 million in 2026.
NBS Senior Statistician Saruni Njipay presented the numbers on 11 October 2026.
The presentation was titled Youth Statistics and Their Contribution to the National Economy Towards Vision 2050.
Youth share of population:
34.5%
Youth counted in 2022 census:
21.3 million
Projection for 2026:
23.8 million
Why it matters for exams: Demographic shares and census-based projections for a focus country are easy marks if the exact figures are known.
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Population and Housing Census 2022 Population and Housing Census 2022 — Tanzania's most recent full census, the base for its official population projections.