As of February 28, 2025, the Bank of Tanzania’s total assets grew by 3.18%, reaching TZS 26.05 trillion, up from TZS 25.24 trillion in January. This growth was driven by...
Tanzania’s National Development Plan for 2025/26 outlines strategic priorities to sustain economic growth, enhance infrastructure, and improve social services. With a projected GDP growth of 6.0%, the plan emphasizes industrialization,...
In January 2025, the Tanzanian Shilling traded at an average of TZS 2,454.04 per USD, reflecting a 1.37% depreciation from TZS 2,420.84 in December 2024. However, on an annual basis,...
Tanzania’s government domestic debt grew by 4.6%, reaching TZS 34,154.9 billion in January 2025, up from TZS 32,649.3 billion in December 2024. Commercial banks remained the largest creditors, holding TZS...
Stable Growth but High USD Exposure Tanzania’s external debt stock stood at USD 33,905.1 million in January 2025, reflecting a 0.5% decline from December 2024. The government holds 76.4% (USD...
Tanzania’s total external debt stood at USD 33,905.1 million in January 2025, reflecting a 0.5% decline from USD 34,075.5 million in December 2024 due to ongoing repayments. The government accounted...
Tanzania’s tourism sector expanded significantly in 2024, with 1,748,500 tourist arrivals (+12.4%), generating USD 3,259.8 million in earnings (+9.5%). The sector contributed 17.2% to GDP, up from 16.4% in 2023,...
Zanzibar’s economy grew by 6.2% in 2024, up from 5.6% in 2023, driven by tourism (7.1%) and construction (5.8%), while agriculture lagged at 3.5%. However, inflation rose to 4.3% in...
Strong Revenue Growth and Controlled Deficit Tanzania’s government revenue collection exceeded expectations, reaching TZS 3,877.4 billion in January 2025, surpassing the target by 8.6%. Tax revenue stood at TZS 3,153.0...
Tanzania’s current account deficit expanded to USD 4,807.9 million in January 2025, a 14.1% increase from USD 4,215.3 million in December 2024, driven by higher imports of fuel and capital...
