Expert Insights: Your Compass for Tanzania's Economic Landscape
Uncover expert analyses on Tanzania's economy and the East African business landscape through our Insights section. Stay informed and gain the crucial information you need to make strategic decisions in Tanzania's vibrant market.
In 2024/2025, Tanzania’s TZS 49.35 trillion budget achieved 5.5% real GDP growth, collecting TZS 45.07 trillion (89.6% of target) and spending TZS 15.75 trillion on development, including TZS 1.68 trillion...
In April 2025, the Tanzania Shilling (TZS) exhibited a moderate depreciation trend, with the average exchange rate reaching TZS 2,684.41/USD, a 3.9% annual decline from ~TZS 2,583/USD in April 2024...
Tanzania’s fiscal policy in March 2025 demonstrates a robust tax administration framework, with tax revenue reaching TZS 2,603.3 billion, 2% above target, significantly supporting development spending of TZS 1,406.7 billion....
In April 2025, Tanzania’s government domestic debt reached TZS 34,759.9 billion, a 1.5% increase from TZS 34,255.4 billion in March 2025 and a 9.2% rise from TZS 31,836.5 billion in...
Tanzania’s external sector showed robust improvement in April 2025, with the current account deficit narrowing by 18.6% to USD 2,224.9 million from USD 2,733.4 million in April 2024, driven by...
In April 2025, the Tanzania Shilling (TZS) depreciated by 3.9% annually to TZS 2,684.41/USD, reflecting pressures from import demand and global economic conditions. The Bank of Tanzania’s interventions, including selling...
Tanzania’s combined external debt of USD 35.51 billion and domestic debt of TZS 34,759.9 billion as of April 2025 supports critical sectors like infrastructure (21.5% of external debt) and social...
Tanzania’s public expenditure in March 2025, totaling TZS 3,375.1 billion, allocates 41.7% (TZS 1,406.7 billion) to development projects and 58.3% (TZS 1,968.4 billion) to recurrent spending, reflecting a moderate commitment...
In May 2025, the Bank of Tanzania’s medium-term inflation target of 5% remains a cornerstone for fostering sustainable economic development, balancing price stability with robust growth. According to the "Monthey...
In April 2025, Tanzania faced a surge in food inflation to 5.3%, up from 1.4% in April 2024, driven by weather-induced supply volatility and logistics challenges, as reported in the...
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