Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Tanzania  | Zambia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | United Republic of Tanzania | Republic of Zambia |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Dodoma | Lusaka |
Latitude  | 6° 0′ 0″ S | 15° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 35° 0′ 0″ E | 30° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Tanzania is 947,303 sq km, and the total area of Zambia is 752,617 sq km. Tanzania is bigger than Zambia by 194,686 sq km. Tanzania is around 1.26 times bigger than Zambia.
Indicators | Tanzania | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 947,303 Sq km | 752,617 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 194,686 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 365,756 Sq Mile | 290,587 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 75,169 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 6.4 % | 1 % |
Indicators | Tanzania | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Dar es Salaam | Lusaka |
Demonyms  | Tanzanian | Zambian |
Official Languages  | Swahili, English | English |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63.1 % | 95 % |
The people of Tanzania are called Tanzanian, and the people of Zambia are called Zambian.
Indicators | Tanzania | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Tanzanian shilling | Zambian Kwacha |
Currency Symbol  | TZS | ZMW |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +255 | +260 |
Internet TLD  | .tz | .zm |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TZ | ZM |
Indicators | Tanzania | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Mungu ibariki Afrika | Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Africa | Stand And Sing For Zambia Proud and Free |
National Animal  | Giraffe | African Fish Eagle |
National Bird  | Grey Crowned Crane | African Fish Eagle |
National Flower  | Syzygium Aromaticum | Bougainvillea |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green, gold, black and blue | Green, red, black and orange |
Indicators | Tanzania | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 18th April, 2025 | Friday, 18th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 11:03 PM | 10:03 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Tanzania is [11:03 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Zambia is [10:03 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025].
Tanzania is [ 1 hours ] ahead of Zambia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Tanzania as of 2023 is estimated to be around 67,438,106, and the total population of Zambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 20,569,737.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Tanzania had 46,868,369 more people than Zambia.
The annual Population Growth in Tanzania is 3.19% and the annual population growth in Zambia is 3.05%.
Indicators | Tanzania | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 43.8 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 52.8 % | 69.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.4 % | 1.69 % |
Indicators | Tanzania | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Dodoma | Lusaka |
Current Time | 11:03 PM | 10:03 PM |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 19.58 Degree Celsius | 16.20 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.79 km/hr, 91 Degree | 3.99 km/hr, 100 Degree |
Humidity  | 86 % | 95 % |
Indicators | Tanzania | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.66 (Births Per Woman) | 4.24 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 245.88 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 359.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 185.27 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 242.38 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 30 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 39 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Tanzania | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (25000 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (96.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Diabetes mellitus ( 2500 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 20.4 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 27.4 (people per 100K population) | 17.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.4 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.54 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 1.86 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Tanzania, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 25000 people per 100,000 people in Tanzania, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
Similarly, around 96.3 people per 100,000 people in Zambia, are dying of HIV/AIDS, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Tanzania, spent [ 4.2% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Zambia, spent [ 6.62% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Tanzania | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 25.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 10.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 11.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.8 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3.85 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 14.2% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Tanzania, are 1.06 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Zambia.
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