South Africa vs Tanzania: Total sample population
South Africa
58.06 million
in 2020
Tanzania
58.21 million
in 2020
South Africa rank
22nd
Tanzania rank
21st
Total sample population over time
- South Africa
- Tanzania
How they compare
Tanzania currently reports 58.21 million against 58.06 million in South Africa, a difference of 148,300.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 22nd and Tanzania ranks 21st of 113 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Tanzania in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46.88 million | 36.49 million | 10.39 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 52.50 million | 44.81 million | 7.69 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 58.06 million | 58.21 million | 148,300 | Tanzania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total sample population, South Africa or Tanzania?
- Tanzania, at 58.21 million against 58.06 million in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total sample population between South Africa and Tanzania?
- 148,300, with Tanzania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Tanzania rank globally for total sample population?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and Tanzania ranks 21st of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total sample population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.