General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tanzania
Tanzania: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 15.52 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tanzania, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 15.52 % change on previous year for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 44.1% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tanzania peaked at 56.53 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, 4.14 % change on previous year, in 2014.
Tanzania ranks 38th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 56.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 17.58 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 1994 | 36.02 % change on previous year | +104.9% |
| 1995 | 22.15 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 1996 | 7.12 % change on previous year | -67.9% |
| 1997 | 19.86 % change on previous year | +178.8% |
| 1998 | 18.3 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 1999 | 28.98 % change on previous year | +58.4% |
| 2000 | 9.02 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 2001 | 12.1 % change on previous year | +34.1% |
| 2002 | 26.2 % change on previous year | +116.6% |
| 2003 | 30.86 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 27.86 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2005 | 22.93 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 2006 | 17.27 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2007 | 16.28 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 24.13 % change on previous year | +48.2% |
| 2009 | 24.66 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 17.53 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 2011 | 15.65 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 19.78 % change on previous year | +26.4% |
| 2013 | 12.41 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 2014 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 2015 | 13.31 % change on previous year | +221.8% |
| 2016 | 13.24 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 7.39 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 2018 | 8.87 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 8.54 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 9.04 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 13.33 % change on previous year | +47.5% |
| 2022 | 13.65 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 8.69 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 2024 | 10.77 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 2025 | 15.52 % change on previous year | +44.1% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 15.52 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.36 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 15.52 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.41 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.82 % change on previous year | 7.12 % change on previous year | 56.53 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 21.13 % change on previous year | 9.02 % change on previous year | 30.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.09 % change on previous year | 4.14 % change on previous year | 19.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.83 % change on previous year | 8.69 % change on previous year | 15.52 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
- 35 Niger 16.04 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Nauru 15.89 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Cape Verde 15.59 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Moldova 15.49 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Myanmar 14.46 % change on previous year compare
- 41 North Macedonia 14.38 % change on previous year compare
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 general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tanzania?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tanzania was 15.52 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 56.53 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.14 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Tanzania rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Tanzania ranks 38th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.