Tanta's 2026 population is now estimated at 550,526. In 1950, the population of Tanta was 149,576. Tanta has grown by 9,832 in the last year, which represents a 1.82% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Tanta, which typically includes Tanta's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.