Tanta's 2025 population is now estimated at 540,694. In 1950, the population of Tanta was 149,576. Tanta has grown by 9,198 in the last year, which represents a 1.73% 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.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 23,074,200 | 1.99% |
| Alexandria | 5,807,050 | 1.95% |
| Asyut | 496,967 | 1.73% |
| Aswan | 378,578 | 1.92% |