Total debt service (% of GNI) (UNESCO Institute) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Total debt service (% of GNI) (UNESCO Institute) was 2.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.9%
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
77th
of 119 countries
All-time high
3.6%
in 1992
All-time low
0.1%
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Total debt service in Tanzania, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in % of GNI.
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 2.9% for total debt service in 2023.
The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 422.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total debt service in Tanzania peaked at 3.6% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1970.
Tanzania ranks 77th of 119 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total debt service (% of GNI) (UNESCO Institute) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | % of GNI | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.1% | — |
| 1971 | 0.2% | +17.2% |
| 1972 | 0.2% | +17.9% |
| 1973 | 0.2% | +10.2% |
| 1974 | 0.2% | +7.5% |
| 1975 | 0.3% | +57.8% |
| 1976 | 0.4% | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 0.5% | +24.4% |
| 1978 | 0.9% | +103.3% |
| 1979 | 0.8% | -12.0% |
| 1980 | 1.2% | +48.4% |
| 1981 | 1.2% | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 1.0% | -18.0% |
| 1983 | 1.0% | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 1.0% | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 1.1% | +15.1% |
| 1986 | 1.4% | +28.0% |
| 1987 | 2.0% | +41.5% |
| 1988 | 2.2% | +10.7% |
| 1989 | 2.8% | +26.8% |
| 1990 | 3.0% | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 3.0% | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 3.6% | +22.0% |
| 1993 | 3.5% | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 2.9% | -18.2% |
| 1995 | 3.0% | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 2.9% | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 1.5% | -48.4% |
| 1998 | 1.9% | +30.4% |
| 1999 | 1.8% | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 1.3% | -28.4% |
| 2001 | 1.1% | -15.3% |
| 2002 | 0.7% | -30.7% |
| 2003 | 0.6% | -21.1% |
| 2004 | 0.7% | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 0.7% | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 0.5% | -34.7% |
| 2007 | 0.3% | -29.8% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | -20.0% |
| 2009 | 0.6% | +112.3% |
| 2010 | 0.6% | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 0.4% | -28.9% |
| 2012 | 0.4% | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 0.6% | +27.3% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 1.0% | +62.4% |
| 2016 | 1.5% | +50.4% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 1.9% | +16.5% |
| 2019 | 2.1% | +11.5% |
| 2020 | 2.0% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 2.8% | +44.3% |
| 2022 | 2.7% | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 2.9% | +7.9% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 2.9% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.8%, 77% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 2.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.0%, 98% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.7% | 1.5% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 4 |
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 total debt service in Tanzania?
- Total debt service in Tanzania was 2.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total debt service recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6% in 1992.
- What is the lowest total debt service recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1970.
- How does Tanzania rank for total debt service?
- Tanzania ranks 77th out of 119 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total debt service rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 422.5%. 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 Total debt service (% of GNI). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release