Pdf an assessment of the age reporting in tanzania. An assessment of the age reporting in tanzania population census 2012. The fifth post independence census is scheduled for 2012. The administrative divisions of tanzania are controlled by part i, article 2.
According to the 2012 census, the total population was 44,928,923 compared to 12,3,469 in 1967, 5. 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. Population distribution by administrative areas national bureau of statistics, nbs 2012 2012 population and housing census. This article is about the demographic features of the population of tanzania, including. National bureau of statistics, office of chief government statistician presidents office. Tanzania is divided into thirtyone regions mkoa in swahili. Cement flooring only accounts for 30 percent of households. Average household size by region, 2002 and 2012 censuses. 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. As in many countries in the region, young people make up a large share of the population. The analysis of the census data is still ongoing, with further reports expected in. The united republic of tanzania population distribution by age and. The districts are subdivided into divisions tarafa in swahili and further into local wards kata in swahili.
The tanzania 2002 census was carried out on august 25, 2002 and covered both mainland tanzania and zanzibar. Each region is subdivided into districts wilaya in swahili. According to the 20082012 american community survey acs, 39. In 2018, the total population of tanzania was estimated at approximately 54. The 2012 population and housing census phc for the united republic of tanzania was carried out on the 26th august, 2012.
Basic demographic and socioeconomic profile, tanzania. Population and housing census 2002 central data catalog. Mar 29, 2019 the 2012 population and housing census phc for united republic of tanzania was carried out on the 26th august, 2012. Tanzania population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. Tanzania population 19602019 data 20202022 forecast. Tanzania population and housing census 2012 ihsn survey. Dec 31, 2012 the preliminary results of the national census that took place in october 2012 has been released. The total population in tanzania was estimated at 55. Diaspora and persons sending remittance from abroad by country of residence. Mwanza region, tanzania population statistics, charts. Topics covered include household and population characteristics, as well deaths in the household, survival of parents and summary birth histories. Study on the housing sector tanzania for shelter afrique. Other censuses were carried out in 1967, 1978, 1988 and.
Tanzanias population at the last census 2012 almost triples the size in 1967 first. The preliminary results of the national census that took place in october 2012 has been released. 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. Kagera region, tanzania population statistics, charts.
Tanzania 67 percent live in dwelling with earth, sand or dung flooring. National population projections national bureau of. The 2012 phc was the fifth census after the union of tanganyika and zanzibar in 1964. Basic demographic and socioeconomic profile, tanzania zanzibar. United republic of tanzania 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% nonpregnant women pregnant women 39 53 public health problem severe moderate preschool aged children 59 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 1995 mics 1999 dhs 20042005 dhs 2010 dhs 74 67 43 59. 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. Planning for the 2012 population census started in 2007 and the census was done according to international recommendations. 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. This is the first in a series of reports on the 2012 census.
Tanzanias population at the last census 2012 almost tr iples the size in 1967 first post independence population census. 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. Ministry of finance dar es salaam tanzania august, 20. Looking back, in the year of 1960, tanzania had a population of 10. Experiences from 2002 population and housing census by ndalahwa f. 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. Distribution of population aged five years and above by five year age group and literacy status. The 2012 population and housing census phc for united republic of tanzania was carried out on the 26th august, 2012.
Population censuses in tanzania dates back to 1910. 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. 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. 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. The population of tanzania as per national census of 2012 stands at about 45 million out of which the 3. United republic of tanzania 23 29 41 32 19911992 dhs 1996 dhs 1999 other ns. Codes are in separate handbook codes for the 5th box rural 1 regional district headquarters 2 other urban 3 survival of. The most recent census set the population of the united republic of tanzania in 2012 at 45 million. Afcas 23, 20 food and agriculture organization of the united nations 1 recent advancements in livestock statistics presenter. This statistic shows the total population of tanzania from 2014 to 2024. Zanzibar economy, demography, poverty and education data. This section presents summary of findings of the 2012 phc. Madulu institute of resource assessment university of dar es salaam 1.
Within the district are the ngorongoro crater and active volcano ol doinyo lengai. This page provides the latest reported value for tanzania population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and longterm prediction, economic calendar. The open university of tanzania repository is powered by eprints 3 which is developed by the school of electronics and computer science at. This report presents the methodology and population projections based on the 2012 population and housing census phc data. It is based on the provisional results obtained from the districts. Tanzania is ranked 27 in the world average with high under 5 mortality rate of approximately between and 150 per live births. Tanzania demographics tanzania has a very low median age with more than 44. Recent figures show that under5 mortality rates have been substantially reduced but unsatisfactory to reach millennium development goal 4 mdg target 46. The bantu sukuma are tanzania s largest ethnic group. Basic demographic and socioeconomic profile countrystat. Urbanization and environment population dynamics and household structure lower lower major concern 81,852 8,312 316,338 variant 2009 medium population projections 000. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to other statistical publications and sources. Analytical report, 2002 census, united republic of tanzania pdf. This year the census will be broader hence a longer questionnaire with.
Four censuses have been conducted since independence in 1961, 1967, 1978, 1988 and 2002. This was the fifth census after the union of tanganyika and zanzibar in 1964. Th e tanzanian population and housing census phc, 2012 shows that, about 67 per cent. Households by building 2012 materials used for floors % 2002 na0 vinyl or asphalt strips parquet or polished wood 0. The district plays host to parts of the wildebeest migration. According to the 2002 tanzania national census, the population of the ngorongoro region was 129,776.
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. 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. Out of these, 43,625,434 and 1,303,568 people reside in tanzania mainland and tanzania zanzibar respectively. 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. By 2012, the population of the district was 174,278. Mar 29, 2019 the 2002 population and housing census was the fourth census to be undertaken during the postindependence period. These include number of persons by region, average annual population growth rates, average household size, population densities and sex ratios. Average annual intercensal growth rate, tanzania, 2002 2012.
Using this definition, the urban population of tanzania has increased at about twice the rate of population growth of about 3% p. According to the 2012 census, the total population was 44,928,923 compared to. The tanzania human development report thdr 2017 is the second national report for tanzania. The projection exercise was undertaken by the national bureau of statistics nbs in collaboration with the office of the chief government statistician, zanzibar ocgs. Introduction population distribution refers to the proportional distribution of the population over available land area. 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.
Ngorongoro district is one of the five districts of the arusha region of tanzania. This page provides the latest reported value for tanzania population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and longterm prediction, economic. The 2012 population and housing census results show that, tanzania has a population of 44,928,923 of which. Tanzania livestock in household surveys with a focus on.
The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, urbanization, age groups, age distribution. The last official census recording the population of tanzania occurred in 2012 and showed there were 44,928,923 people living in the country. The official population of tanzania is now 44,929,002 people. The 2012 population and housing census is just around the corner, and every one is expected to be counted on august 26, 2012. The analysis of the census data is still ongoing, with further reports expected in february.
1358 1104 1395 121 37 1252 743 1427 568 137 833 947 650 330 205 1530 882 21 626 337 455 1086 168 661 1059 901 258 258 1250 816 1412 66