TZ

United Republic of Tanzania

Tanzania

Tanzania is a country in Africa that is home to 61,498,000 people. It is also home to 120 living indigenous languages. One of these, Swahili, is the official language of the country. Tanzania was also home to 2 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 8 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. In formal education, 3 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

    Clickable world globe showing country outlines
  • Demographics

    61,498,000

    people

    120

    living languages

    80%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 1
    2. 76
    3. 43
    4. 2

Tanzania has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.