Tanger's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,197,923. In 1950, the population of Tanger was 99,582. Tanger has grown by 199,300 since 2015, which represents a 3.71% 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 Tanger, which typically includes Tanger's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 1,631,490 | 1.47% | 114,536 |
| 2030 | 1,516,954 | 1.89% | 135,721 |
| 2025 | 1,381,233 | 2.89% | 183,310 |
| 2020 | 1,197,923 | 3.71% | 199,300 |
| 2015 | 998,623 | 3.76% | 168,276 |
| 2010 | 830,347 | 3.76% | 139,920 |
| 2005 | 690,427 | 3.14% | 99,010 |
| 2000 | 591,417 | 3.02% | 81,864 |
| 1995 | 509,553 | 3.80% | 86,665 |
| 1990 | 422,888 | 3.95% | 74,524 |
| 1985 | 348,364 | 4.26% | 65,639 |
| 1980 | 282,725 | 4.67% | 57,719 |
| 1975 | 225,006 | 4.23% | 42,075 |
| 1970 | 182,931 | 2.58% | 21,852 |
| 1965 | 161,079 | 2.58% | 19,237 |
| 1960 | 141,842 | 3.11% | 20,149 |
| 1955 | 121,693 | 4.09% | 22,111 |
| 1950 | 99,582 | 0.00% |