Tanzania GDP Per Capita (2026)
Tanzania has one of East Africa’s larger economies, supported by agriculture, mining, tourism, construction, transport, services, manufacturing, and a growing domestic market. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how expanding national production compares with the country’s rapidly growing population. Explore Tanzania’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,362
Est. in USD
World Rank
#170
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.4%
+$70
Africa Rank
#33
Out of 54 countries
1. Tanzania GDP Per Capita in 2026
Tanzania’s GDP per capita measures the amount of economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, mining, services, tourism, and industry. Because population growth is relatively strong, adjusting total GDP for the number of residents provides important context when evaluating economic progress. The measure also allows more meaningful comparisons with economies of different sizes.
2. Tanzania GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Tanzania GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,362 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | $1,292 | +7.0% |
| 2024 | $1,207 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | $1,230 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $1,199 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | $1,132 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | $1,087 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | $1,039 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | $997 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | $1,016 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | $969 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | $955 | -8.0% |
| 2014 | $1,038 | +6.0% |
| 2013 | $979 | +11.9% |
| 2012 | $875 | +12.2% |
| 2011 | $780 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | $743 | +6.1% |
| 2009 | $700 | +2.8% |
| 2008 | $681 | +24.0% |
| 2007 | $549 | +12.3% |
| 2006 | $489 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | $458 | +7.3% |
| 2004 | $427 | +7.3% |
| 2003 | $398 | +5.0% |
| 2002 | $379 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | $374 | -0.8% |
| 2000 | $377 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | $369 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | $369 | +19.8% |
| 1997 | $308 | +16.7% |
| 1996 | $264 | +20.5% |
| 1995 | $219 | +12.3% |
| 1994 | $195 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | $191 | -9.9% |
| 1992 | $212 | -9.4% |
| 1991 | $234 | +13.6% |
| 1990 | $206 | -22.0% |
| 1989 | $264 | -16.2% |
| 1988 | $315 | -7.4% |
| 1987 | $340 | -52.3% |
| 1986 | $713 | +22.1% |
| 1985 | $584 | -12.4% |
| 1984 | $667 | -12.1% |
| 1983 | $759 | -0.7% |
| 1982 | $764 | +11.4% |
| 1981 | $686 | +16.1% |
| 1980 | $591 | — |
4. Tanzania GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+20.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+40.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+178.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Tanzania’s GDP per capita has generally increased as infrastructure, mining, tourism, urbanization, services, and agricultural activity have expanded. Population growth, commodity prices, inflation, exchange rates, investment, and weather conditions can influence annual performance. Historical data helps show whether national economic expansion is producing sustained gains in output per resident over time.
5. Tanzania GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Tanzania
$1,362
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Tanzania’s GDP per capita is approximately
58.7%
below the
Africa average
and
94.6%
below the world average.
6. Tanzania GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #30 | Nigeria | $1,556 |
| #31 | Uganda | $1,476 |
| #32 | Guinea-Bissau | $1,449 |
| #33 | Tanzania | $1,362 |
| #34 | Togo | $1,341 |
| #35 | Burkina Faso | $1,319 |
| #36 | Chad | $1,315 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Tanzania
Tanzania GDP (Nominal)
$94.9 Billion
(2026)
Tanzania GDP Per Capita
$1,362
(2026)
Tanzania’s total GDP captures the complete scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP shows Tanzania’s growing economic size within East Africa, whereas GDP per capita provides a more population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of development.
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8. Tanzania GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,446 | +6.2% |
| 2028 | $1,542 | +6.6% |
| 2029 | $1,643 | +6.5% |
| 2030 | $1,749 | +6.5% |
Tanzania GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,749 by 2030, representing a 28.4% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Tanzania GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Tanzania GDP per capita is estimated at $1,362 in 2026.
It ranks #170 globally and #33 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 5.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 20.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 40.6%.
It is approximately 58.7% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 94.6% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,749 by 2030, 28.4% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Tanzania GDP Per Capita FAQs
Tanzania GDP per capita is estimated at $1,362 in 2026.
Tanzania ranks #170 globally and #33 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.4% compared with 2025.
Tanzania GDP per capita was approximately $955 in 2015.
Tanzania GDP per capita is approximately 58.7% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.