🇹🇿 Tanzania
Tanzania (Africa) has a population of 70,545,865 (2025), ranking 21 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Tanzania: $1,319 /inh. (2025), ranking 185 out of 211. Economic growth is 5.9 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 1.6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.3 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Tanzania, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Women's legal equality: pay and occupations (1/186).
Weaknesses – Tanzania, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (172/178), LGBT rights index (composite policy index) (186/194), Access to basic drinking water (199/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Tanzania has $1,319 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Tanzania has 1.6 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Tanzania has 3.3 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Tanzania has 5.9 %, above the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 5.9 % | 2025 | 37 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 6.7 % | 2021 | 64 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $305.6B | 2025 | 68 of 201 |
| GDP | $90.1B | 2025 | 84 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.9 % | 2025 | 87 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $972 /inh. | 2021 | 155 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $4,471 /inh. | 2025 | 172 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $1,270 /inh. | 2025 | 181 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $1,319 /inh. | 2025 | 185 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 2,598 LCU/$ | 2024 | 18 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 16.7 % | 2020 | 27 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 9.6 % | 2020 | 29 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.3 % | 2025 | 105 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 5.1 % | 2025 | 151 of 210 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 23.4 % | 2023 | 151 of 164 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 83.7 % | 2025 | 4 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 82.4 % | 2025 | 4 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 2.4 % | 2025 | 7 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 85.3 % | 2025 | 7 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 64.6 % | 2025 | 10 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 1.6 % | 2025 | 12 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 8.1 % | 2025 | 171 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 27.3 % | 2025 | 176 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $6.8B | 2024 | 88 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $10B | 2025 | 104 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -3 % | 2024 | 118 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 3 % | 2024 | 124 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 19 % | 2025 | 154 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 39 % | 2025 | 172 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 20 % | 2025 | 177 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $2.6B | 2019 | 50 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 3.9 % | 2023 | 52 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.7B | 2025 | 76 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,527,000 arr. | 2019 | 79 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.9 % | 2025 | 105 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 1.4 % | 2024 | 116 of 196 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 30 % | 2024 | 46 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 0.5 % | 2013 | 70 of 155 |
| Budget balance | -2.9 % | 2024 | 91 of 158 |
| Military spending | 1.2 % | 2025 | 113 of 165 |
| Tax revenue | 12.3 % | 2024 | 115 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 16.3 % | 2024 | 129 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 9.8 % | 2025 | 165 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.4 months | 2018 | 66 of 177 |
| External debt | 47.3 % | 2024 | 72 of 121 |
| Stock market capitalization | 10.8 % | 2025 | 84 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $5B | 2018 | 109 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 18.4 % | 2025 | 146 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 40.7 % | 2025 | 8 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 36.5 % | 2024 | 21 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 22.9 % | 2025 | 32 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 29.8 % | 2025 | 53 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 8.4 % | 2023 | 119 of 201 |
| Household final consumption | 50.5 % | 2025 | 152 of 189 |
| Services | 28.8 % | 2025 | 199 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age dependency ratio | 83.1 per 100 | 2025 | 12 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 42.3 % | 2025 | 13 of 213 |
| Population | 70,545,865 inhab. | 2025 | 21 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.4 % | 2025 | 101 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.3 per 100 women | 2025 | 113 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.6 % | 2025 | 113 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 61.8 % | 2024 | 134 of 145 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 26.4 % | 2016 | 172 of 178 |
| Urban population | 36.9 % | 2025 | 178 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 190 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3 % | 2025 | 192 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 54.6 % | 2025 | 202 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 17.2 yrs | 2023 | 214 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 34.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 10 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 4.54 children/woman | 2024 | 12 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.86 % | 2025 | 16 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 14.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 131 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 59.2 yrs | 2023 | 134 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 26.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 135 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 28.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 146 of 194 |
| Female suicide rate | 7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 148 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 37 per 1,000 | 2024 | 150 of 194 |
| Death rate | 5.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 167 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 31.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 170 of 188 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 70 yrs | 2024 | 172 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 64.4 yrs | 2024 | 172 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 67.2 yrs | 2024 | 173 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 27.9 % | 2023 | 97 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 84 % | 2024 | 129 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 19.1 % | 2024 | 140 of 167 |
| HIV prevalence | 3.5 % | 2024 | 142 of 152 |
| Hospital beds | 0.8 per 1,000 | 2022 | 157 of 190 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 172 per 100,000 | 2024 | 165 of 206 |
| Open defecation | 6.8 % | 2024 | 173 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 3.1 % | 2023 | 175 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.69 per 1,000 | 2023 | 177 of 196 |
| Physicians | 0.13 per 1,000 | 2022 | 179 of 193 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 37.2 % | 2024 | 190 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 64.6 % | 2024 | 199 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use | 7.7 % | 2024 | 17 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 13.1 % | 2024 | 17 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 11.5 % | 2024 | 33 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 6.4 % | 2024 | 33 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 16.2 % | 2024 | 41 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 2.4 % | 2024 | 43 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 9.8 % | 2024 | 119 of 207 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 149 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 155.9 cm | 2014 | 157 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 1.5 L/person | 2024 | 160 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 164 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 164.8 cm | 2014 | 177 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.9 | 2003 | 3 of 203 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 85.7 % | 2004 | 4 of 112 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.74 | 2003 | 28 of 205 |
| Importance of religion in life | 87.3 % | 2004 | 37 of 114 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.63 | 2003 | 53 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 29.9 % | 2020 | 55 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2 % | 2020 | 59 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 64.7 % | 2020 | 100 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 3.5 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.7 % | 2024 | 179 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 33.1 % | 2018 | 27 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 6.9 % | 2018 | 95 of 169 |
| Gini index | 40.5 | 2018 | 129 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 51.3 % | 2018 | 159 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 8 countries | 2026 | 6 of 223 |
| Total area | 945,500 km² | 2024 | 30 of 212 |
| Land area | 884,000 km² | 2024 | 31 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 4,161 km | 2026 | 48 of 230 |
| Length of coastline | 1,424 km | 2026 | 69 of 227 |
| Population density | 77.6 inh./km² | 2024 | 125 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -6.3 ° | 2026 | 188 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 5,895 m | 2026 | 16 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 1,018 m | 2026 | 31 of 166 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0.4 % | 2015 | 50 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,071 mm | 2022 | 88 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 1,298 m³/inh. | 2022 | 116 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 39.9 % | 2025 | 13 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 49.6 % | 2024 | 61 of 210 |
| Arable land | 15.5 % | 2024 | 74 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 45.1 % | 2024 | 78 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.79 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.32 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.3 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.68 | 2025 | 99 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.25 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.36 | 2025 | 106 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.37 | 2025 | 106 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.89 | 2025 | 30 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.72 | 2025 | 89 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.73 | 2025 | 95 of 174 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.62 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.67 | 2025 | 102 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.61 | 2025 | 102 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.52 | 2025 | 104 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.68 | 2025 | 104 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.55 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political corruption index | 0.33 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.71 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.72 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 41 pts | 2024 | 82 of 179 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.35 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.33 | 2025 | 119 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.26 | 2025 | 132 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.49 | 2025 | 136 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.57 | 2025 | 138 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.79 | 2025 | 143 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.48 | 2025 | 151 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 39.5 % | 2025 | 32 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,963 | 2025 | 51 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 21.7 % | 2025 | 92 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 29.6 % | 2016 | 94 of 106 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 76.8 /100 | 2025 | 76 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 75 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 41.8 /100 | 2025 | 99 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 66.9 /100 | 2025 | 104 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 124 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 12.5 /100 | 2025 | 144 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -3.2 pts | 2025 | 186 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 3.7 per 100,000 | 2020 | 109 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 53.1 % | 2022 | 42 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 21 % | 2022 | 91 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 31.1 % | 2022 | 123 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 276 per 100,000 | 2023 | 169 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 63.5 % | 2016 | 186 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 112.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 200 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 24.3 % | 2015 | 40 of 137 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 23.3 % | 2014 | 48 of 64 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.4 /10 | 2024 | 82 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $228 | 2024 | 135 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $57.74 | 2024 | 145 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 11.4 % | 2021 | 181 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 29.1 % | 2022 | 109 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 7 yrs | 2025 | 165 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2026 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Tanzania?
Tanzania has about 70,545,865 inhabitants (2025), ranking 21 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Tanzania?
GDP per capita is $1,319 /inh. (2025): Tanzania ranks 185 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Tanzania?
Annual inflation is 3.3 % (2025); Tanzania ranks 105 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Tanzania?
The unemployment rate is 1.6 % (2025); Tanzania ranks 12 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Tanzania stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Tanzania has $1,319 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Tanzania come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.