Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Zimbabwe  | Tanzania  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Zimbabwe | United Republic of Tanzania |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Harare | Dodoma |
Latitude  | 20° 0′ 0″ S | 6° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 29° 0′ 0″ E | 35° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Zimbabwe is 390,757 sq km, and the total area of Tanzania is 947,303 sq km. Zimbabwe is smaller than Tanzania by 556,546 sq km. Zimbabwe is around 2.42 times smaller than Tanzania.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 390,757 Sq km | 947,303 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 556,546 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 150,872 Sq Mile | 365,756 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 214,884 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1 % | 6.4 % |
Indicators | Zimbabwe | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Harare | Dar es Salaam |
Demonyms  | Zimbabwean | Tanzanian |
Official Languages  | English, Shona, Sindebele and 13 others | Swahili, English |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 84.1 % | 63.1 % |
The people of Zimbabwe are called Zimbabwean, and the people of Tanzania are called Tanzanian.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Zimbabwe Gold, United States Dollar, South African rand | Tanzanian shilling |
Currency Symbol  | ZWL | TZS |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +263 | +255 |
Internet TLD  | .zw | .tz |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | ZW | TZ |
Indicators | Zimbabwe | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Simudzai Mureza wedu WeZimbabwe | Mungu ibariki Afrika |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Blessed be the Land of Zimbabwe | God Bless Africa |
National Animal  | Sable Antelope | Giraffe |
National Bird  | African Fish Eagle | Grey Crowned Crane |
National Flower  | Gloriosa Superba | Syzygium Aromaticum |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green, yellow, red, black and white | Green, gold, black and blue |
Indicators | Zimbabwe | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 06:51 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East 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 Zimbabwe is [06:51 PM], [Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Zimbabwe as of 2023 is estimated to be around 16,665,409, and the total population of Tanzania as of 2023 is estimated to be around 67,438,106.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Zimbabwe had 50,772,697 less people than Tanzania.
The annual Population Growth in Zimbabwe is 2.09% and the annual population growth in Tanzania is 3.19%.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 27.1 % | 43.8 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.8 % | 52.8 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.15 % | 3.4 % |
Indicators | Zimbabwe | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Harare | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 06:51 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 17.68 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 4.03 km/hr, 144 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 75 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Zimbabwe | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.44 (Births Per Woman) | 4.66 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 449.36 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 245.88 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 325.39 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 185.27 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 34.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 30 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Zimbabwe | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (137 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (25000 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 15 people per 100K population) | Diabetes mellitus ( 2500 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 29.9 (people per 100K population) | 27.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6.4 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.12 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.54 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Zimbabwe, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 137 people per 100,000 people in Zimbabwe, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
Similarly, around 25000 people per 100,000 people in Tanzania, are dying of HIV/AIDS, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Zimbabwe, spent [ 2.79% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Tanzania, spent [ 4.2% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 42.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 25.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 14.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 10.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 3.63 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 4.8 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 14.2% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Zimbabwe, are 1.35 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Tanzania.
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