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.