Challenges and Policy Recommendations Women and youth make up a significant portion of Tanzania’s workforce, yet they face major challenges in accessing formal employment, securing decent wages, and overcoming social...
Macroeconomic stability is a key driver of job creation and economic growth in Tanzania. Stable economic conditions—such as low inflation, consistent GDP growth, controlled fiscal deficits, and a favorable investment...
Digital technology is transforming Tanzania’s employment landscape by expanding job opportunities, increasing business efficiency, and driving innovation. The 2025 Employment Study found that 82% of respondents believe digitalization has significantly...
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become a key strategy for job creation and economic growth in Tanzania. By combining government support and private sector investment, PPPs help expand formal employment opportunities...
Barriers and Opportunities Tanzania's workforce is predominantly informal, with 71.8% of workers engaged in unregulated jobs such as small businesses, street vending, and casual labor. Despite government efforts to formalize...
A Formal vs. Informal Perspective Tanzania’s labor market is split between formal and informal employment, with the informal sector accounting for 71.8% of the workforce. The 2025 Employment Study found...
Tanzania’s Economic Growth Strengthens with Rising Credit and Financial Stability Tanzania's economy has shown strong growth from 2021 to 2024, driven by rising domestic credit, expanding private sector lending, and...
Tanzania’s financial sector has experienced steady expansion from 2021 to 2024, with domestic credit growing from 27.37 trillion TZS in 2021 to 46.82 trillion TZS in 2024, reflecting increased economic...
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,...
