At a glance
Tanzania vs Uganda: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Tanzania |  Uganda | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 73,154,031 | 53,164,536 | Tanzania 1.4× |
| Population growth rate % per year | +2.8 | +2.6 | +0.2 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 77.22026 | 220.12026 | -142.9 |
| Surface area km² | 947,3002023 | 241,5502023 | Tanzania 3.9× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 34.82024 | 34.42024 | +0.4 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 5.72024 | 4.82024 | +1 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | -0.3 | -2.3 | +2 |
| Urban population % of population | 36.92025 | 31.92025 | +4.9 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 98.4 | 98.6 | -0.2 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 67.22024 | 68.52024 | -1.3 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 4.542024 | 4.172024 | +0.38 |
| Median age years | 17.6 | 17.1 | +0.5 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 26.9 | 26.1 | +0.8 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 42.32025 | 43.12025 | -0.8 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 32025 | 2.22025 | +0.8 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $90.14B2025 | $61.99B2025 | Tanzania 1.5× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $1,2782025 | $1,2062025 | Tanzania 1.1× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 1.62025 | 2.72025 | -1.2 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 3.32025 | 3.62025 | -0.3 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 21.342024 | 8.252024 | Tanzania 2.6× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 0.312024 | 0.172024 | +0.15 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 4012023 | 4972023 | Uganda 1.2× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 78.32021 | 90.92022 | -12.6 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 50.12023 | 112023 | +39 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 1,2982022 | 8242022 | Tanzania 1.6× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 6.22022 | 1.62022 | +4.5 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 31.22024 | 8.92024 | +22.2 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 126.62024 | 83.22024 | +43.4 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and Tanzania minus Uganda for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Tanzania compared with Uganda
Tanzania has a live population of about 73,154,031 (#21 in the world) and Uganda about 53,164,536 (#30), so Tanzania has 1.4 times as many people as Uganda. Tanzania is growing at 2.8% a year and Uganda at 2.6%.
By area Tanzania is larger: 947,300 km² against 241,550 km², which gives population densities of 77.2 people per km² in Tanzania and 220.1 in Uganda.
Tanzania's economy is worth $90.14B (2025) and Uganda's $61.99B (2025); per person that is $1,278 in Tanzania versus $1,206 in Uganda, so the average Tanzania resident produces 1.1 times as much.
Life expectancy is 67.2 years in Tanzania and 68.5 in Uganda; women have 4.5 children on average in Tanzania compared with 4.2 in Uganda; the median age is 17.6 versus 17.1 years.
36.9% of Tanzania's people live in cities against 31.9% in Uganda; 31.2% use the internet in Tanzania and 8.9% in Uganda; CO₂ emissions per person are 0.3 t in Tanzania and 0.2 t in Uganda.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Tanzania or Uganda?
By population Tanzania is bigger: 73,154,031 people versus 53,164,536 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Tanzania is larger (947,300 km² vs 241,550 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Tanzania or Uganda?
Tanzania: GDP of $90,143,496,090 versus $61,985,829,288 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Tanzania or Uganda?
Life expectancy at birth is 67.2 years in Tanzania and 68.5 years in Uganda, a difference of 1.3 years in favour of Uganda.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
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