GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Tanzania
Tanzania: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 78.78 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
78.78 billion current US$
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
83rd
of 211 countries
All-time high
79.06 billion current US$
in 2023
All-time low
2.85 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Tanzania, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in Tanzania stood at 78.78 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 57.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Tanzania peaked at 79.06 billion current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.85 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Tanzania 83rd out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.85 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 3.05 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1972 | 3.47 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1973 | 4.14 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1974 | 4.98 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1975 | 5.73 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1976 | 6.47 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1977 | 7.73 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1978 | 9.26 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1979 | 9.80 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 11.41 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1981 | 13.16 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1982 | 13.93 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 14.05 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 12.91 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1985 | 15.33 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1986 | 10.84 billion current US$ | -29.3% |
| 1987 | 7.82 billion current US$ | -27.8% |
| 1988 | 7.41 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 6.42 billion current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1990 | 6.18 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1991 | 7.20 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1992 | 6.68 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 6.18 billion current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 6.55 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 7.63 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1996 | 9.43 billion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1997 | 11.16 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1998 | 12.17 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 12.70 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 13.37 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 13.56 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 14.13 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 15.21 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 16.67 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 18.40 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 18.62 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 21.86 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 27.95 billion current US$ | +27.8% |
| 2009 | 29.40 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 32.01 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 34.66 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 39.65 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2013 | 45.65 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2014 | 49.99 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 47.41 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 49.77 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 53.27 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 57.00 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 61.03 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 66.07 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 70.66 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 75.77 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 79.06 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 78.78 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 78.78 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 26.33 billion current US$, 3.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 78.78 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.41 billion current US$, 4.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.75 billion current US$ | 2.85 billion current US$ | 9.80 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.33 billion current US$ | 6.42 billion current US$ | 15.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.59 billion current US$ | 6.18 billion current US$ | 12.70 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.92 billion current US$ | 13.37 billion current US$ | 29.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.04 billion current US$ | 32.01 billion current US$ | 61.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.07 billion current US$ | 66.07 billion current US$ | 79.06 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More population data for Tanzania
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.8793 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.8793 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6843 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 129,932 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.69 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.089 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.868 (2100)
- Population density 296.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 20.58 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Tanzania?
- Gdp in Tanzania was 78.78 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 79.06 billion current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.85 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Tanzania rank for gdp?
- Tanzania ranks 83rd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release