“Tanzania's economic growth is driven by FDI inflows and connectivity, but the country struggles with humanitarian and health pressures. The government's education expenditure is low, and internet access remains limited. Despite these challenges, Tanzania has made progress in increasing its GDP growth and reducing inflation.”
28/100
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Humanitarian pressure
32/100
Opportunity
Growth potential
60/100
Stability
Governance score
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Tanzania's economic growth faces humanitarian and health challenges
Tanzania's economic growth is driven by FDI inflows and connectivity, but the country struggles with humanitarian and health pressures. The government's education expenditure is low, and internet access remains limited. Despite these challenges, Tanzania has made progress in increasing its GDP growth and reducing inflation.
•Tanzania's GDP growth is driven by FDI inflows, which account for 2.18% of GDP.
•The country has made significant progress in increasing its GDP growth, with a 5.53% growth rate in 2024.
•Tanzania has a relatively high level of bank account ownership, with 59.83% of the population holding a bank account.
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Tanzania has a unique geological feature, the Usambara Mountains, which are home to over 1,000 plant species and are considered one of the most biodiverse regions in Africa.
High maternal mortality rate, with 275.84 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023.
Key Indicators
Bank Account Ownership
59.83%
% of adults with a bank or mobile money account. Africa average: ~55%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Agricultural Land
44.62% land
% of land used for crops or livestock. Africa average: ~43%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Government Education Expenditure
3.16% GDP
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Energy Use per Capita
400.8kg oil eq
World Bank (2023)Updated today
FDI Inflows
2.18% GDP
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Female Labour Force Participation
49.01%
Share of women ages 15+ who are employed or seeking work. Global average: ~47%.
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Forest Area
50.05% land
% of land covered by forest. Africa average: ~22%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
GDP Growth
5.53%
Annual % change in national economic output. Global average: ~3%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
GDP per Capita
1 186.72USD
GDP per person in current USD. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~$1,700.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Gender Parity Index — Education
1.04GPI
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Current Health Expenditure
3.05% GDP
Government + private health spending as % of GDP. Global average: ~10%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Hospital Beds
0.84per 1k
Hospital beds per 1,000 people. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~1.3.
World Bank (2022)Updated today
Inflation (CPI)
3.06%
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Internet Access
31.16%
Share of population using the internet. Africa average: ~43%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Life Expectancy
65.24years
Average years a newborn is expected to live. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~62 years.
WHO GHO (2021)Updated today
Adult Literacy Rate
78.21%
Share of adults (15+) who can read and write. Africa average: ~70%.
World Bank (2022)Updated today
Marine Protected Areas
2.3% waters
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Maternal Mortality
275.84per 100k
Deaths per 100,000 live births. Global average: 223; sub-Saharan Africa: ~450.
WHO GHO (2023)Updated today
4G Mobile Network Coverage
85%
UN SDG (2010)Updated today
Mobile Subscriptions
126.56per 100
SIM cards per 100 people (can exceed 100 due to multiple SIMs). Africa average: ~85.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Under-5 Mortality
37per 1k
Deaths per 1,000 live births before age 5. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~65.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
NCD Premature Mortality (30–70)
18.8%
WHO GHO (2021)Updated today
Obesity Prevalence
12.58%
WHO GHO (2022)Updated today
Medical Doctors
1.75per 10k
Medical doctors per 10,000 people. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~2.2.
WHO GHO (2024)Updated today
Political Stability Index
-0.05/100
World Governance Indicators score 0–100. Higher = more stable. Normalized from -2.5/+2.5 scale.
World Bank WGI (2023)Updated today
Population
68 560 157
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Primary Completion Rate
77.33%
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Protected Areas
32.3% total
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Renewable Electricity Output
37.2%
% of electricity from renewable sources (hydro, solar, wind, geothermal).
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Safe Sanitation Access
28.46%
Share using safely managed sanitation. Global average: ~57%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Net Primary School Enrollment
81.33%
Net % of primary school-age children attending school.
World Bank (2018)Updated today
Net Secondary School Enrollment
26.55%
World Bank (2018)Updated today
Population in Slums
70.09% urban
World Bank (2022)Updated today
Stunting, Children Under 5
30%
World Bank (2022)Updated today
Undernourishment Prevalence
20.2%
Share of population with insufficient food intake. Africa average: ~20%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Unemployment Rate
1.57%
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Urban Population Share
36.17%
Share of population living in urban areas. Africa average: ~44%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Safe Drinking Water Access
31.33%
Share using safely managed drinking water. Global average: ~74%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Women in Parliament
39.53%
Share of parliamentary seats held by women. Global average: ~27%.
World Bank (2025)Updated today
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