Tanzania (TZA)

Tanzania, home to Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti, is a land of wildlife, Swahili culture, and colorful markets. Tanzanians are known for their friendliness, storytelling, and a love of music and dance. Christianity and Islam are the main faiths, but traditional beliefs—such as the veneration of spirits and ancestors—are still practiced, especially in rural areas. Spiritual life is celebrated through church choirs, mosque prayers, and the spectacular Unyago and Ngoma dances.

People Groups of Tanzania:

Fast Facts:

TypesStats
Total People Groups:132
Total Population:70,430,850
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:26
Population:9,530,400
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:70
Population:38,664,900
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:36
Population:22,235,550

Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 2  
Dying Daily: 1,089  
Dying Daily without Christ: 1,070  
Birth Rate: 35  
Death Rate: 6

People Groups of Tanzania

To download a comprehensive people group list in spreadsheet form, visit our Research Data page.

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