Because of its high level of debt, the republic is dependent upon closeknit cooperation with various international aid organizations. Of the 37 million inhabitants of Tanzania, about 44 percent are under the age of 14. They speak over 100 different languages. The official state language Kisuaheli, as well as the common religion, links the various clans. 35 percent of the population is Muslim, especially in the coastal regions and on the islands Unguja and Pemba. A further 39 percent are Christians, and there are several natural religions represented as well.
Tanzania kwa sasa ina jumla ya watu millioni 37, kati ya hao kuna makisio kuwa asilimia 44 ni watu wenye chini ya umri wa miaka 14. Tanzania kuna zaidi ya lugha 100. Kitu kimoja ambacho kinawaunganisha Watanzania ni lugha ya taifa ambayo ni Kiswahili. Kuna madhehebu mbalimbali: Asilimia 35 ni Waislamu, ambao wengi wanaishi Pwani na visiwani Unguja na Pemba. Asilimia 39 ni Wakristo. Pia kuna watu ambao mpaka sasa ni wapagani yaani waumini wa dini za asili.