Tanzania Live GDP
$55,745,900,392
GDP Added Today
$112,349,707
Tanzania GDP (2026)
LiveTanzania has a broad East African economy driven by agriculture, mining, construction, tourism, transportation, and a growing consumer market. Investment in ports, railways, power generation, and urban infrastructure is gradually strengthening the country’s productive capacity and regional trade links. This page presents Tanzania GDP data, economic history, and the outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
5.90%
vs 2025
• 0.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,362
vs 2025
▲ +$70
Global Rank (Nominal)
#86
of 218 countries
World Share
0.07%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980–2026
47 years
Tanzania GDP Growth (1980–2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980–2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$94.89B
Lowest GDP
$5.17B
Average Growth
5.01%
1980–2026
Best Growth
8.50%
Weakest Growth
0.50%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Tanzania
0.07%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.11%
Key Findings
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Tanzania's GDP in 2026 is $94.89B.
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It ranks #86 among 218 countries.
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Tanzania contributes 0.07% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $1,362 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 5.90% in 2026.
Historical Data
Tanzania GDP Historical Data (1980–2026)
| 2026 | $94,889,000,000 | 5.90% | $1,362 | 0.08% | #85 |
| 2025 | $87,344,000,000 | 5.90% | $1,292 | 0.07% | #84 |
| 2024 | $79,236,000,000 | 5.50% | $1,207 | 0.07% | #83 |
| 2023 | $78,368,000,000 | 5.20% | $1,230 | 0.07% | #83 |
| 2022 | $74,173,000,000 | 4.70% | $1,199 | 0.07% | #76 |
| 2021 | $67,964,000,000 | 4.80% | $1,132 | 0.07% | #78 |
| 2020 | $63,373,000,000 | 4.50% | $1,087 | 0.07% | #76 |
| 2019 | $58,797,000,000 | 6.90% | $1,039 | 0.07% | #84 |
| 2018 | $54,775,000,000 | 7.00% | $997 | 0.06% | #86 |
| 2017 | $54,000,000,000 | 6.70% | $1,016 | 0.07% | #83 |
| 2016 | $49,774,000,000 | 6.90% | $969 | 0.06% | #84 |
| 2015 | $47,424,000,000 | 6.20% | $955 | 0.06% | #86 |
| 2014 | $49,982,000,000 | 6.70% | $1,038 | 0.06% | #87 |
| 2013 | $45,677,000,000 | 6.80% | $979 | 0.06% | #91 |
| 2012 | $39,650,000,000 | 5.10% | $875 | 0.05% | #92 |
| 2011 | $34,369,000,000 | 7.90% | $780 | 0.05% | #92 |
| 2010 | $31,860,000,000 | 6.40% | $743 | 0.05% | #90 |
| 2009 | $29,301,000,000 | 5.40% | $700 | 0.05% | #90 |
| 2008 | $27,779,000,000 | 5.60% | $681 | 0.04% | #92 |
| 2007 | $21,810,000,000 | 8.50% | $549 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2006 | $18,878,000,000 | 4.70% | $489 | 0.04% | #94 |
| 2005 | $17,174,000,000 | 7.40% | $458 | 0.04% | #90 |
| 2004 | $15,576,000,000 | 7.80% | $427 | 0.04% | #89 |
| 2003 | $14,159,000,000 | 6.90% | $398 | 0.04% | #88 |
| 2002 | $13,123,000,000 | 7.20% | $379 | 0.04% | #89 |
| 2001 | $12,610,000,000 | 6.00% | $374 | 0.04% | #87 |
| 2000 | $12,369,000,000 | 4.90% | $377 | 0.04% | #86 |
| 1999 | $11,777,000,000 | 4.80% | $369 | 0.04% | #85 |
| 1998 | $11,481,000,000 | 3.70% | $369 | 0.04% | #85 |
| 1997 | $9,341,000,000 | 3.50% | $308 | 0.03% | #95 |
| 1996 | $7,889,000,000 | 4.50% | $264 | 0.02% | #95 |
| 1995 | $6,382,000,000 | 3.60% | $219 | 0.02% | #102 |
| 1994 | $5,478,000,000 | 1.60% | $195 | 0.02% | #101 |
| 1993 | $5,170,000,000 | 1.20% | $191 | 0.02% | #101 |
| 1992 | $5,588,000,000 | 0.60% | $212 | 0.02% | #94 |
| 1991 | $6,019,000,000 | 2.10% | $234 | 0.02% | #82 |
| 1990 | $5,172,000,000 | 7.00% | $206 | 0.02% | #87 |
| 1989 | $6,444,000,000 | 3.80% | $264 | 0.03% | #78 |
| 1988 | $7,474,000,000 | 4.40% | $315 | 0.04% | #75 |
| 1987 | $7,821,000,000 | 5.90% | $340 | 0.05% | #75 |
| 1986 | $15,874,000,000 | 6.60% | $713 | 0.11% | #59 |
| 1985 | $12,556,000,000 | 4.60% | $584 | 0.10% | #62 |
| 1984 | $13,915,000,000 | 3.40% | $667 | 0.11% | #63 |
| 1983 | $15,294,000,000 | 2.40% | $759 | 0.13% | #61 |
| 1982 | $14,932,000,000 | 0.60% | $764 | 0.13% | #62 |
| 1981 | $13,005,000,000 | 0.50% | $686 | 0.11% | #63 |
| 1980 | $10,873,000,000 | 3.30% | $591 | 0.10% | #64 |
Tanzania GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $103,767,000,000 | 6.10% | $1,446 | 0.08% | #80 |
| 2028 | $113,930,000,000 | 6.30% | $1,542 | 0.08% | #79 |
| 2029 | $125,045,000,000 | 6.30% | $1,643 | 0.09% | #77 |
| 2030 | $137,185,000,000 | 6.30% | $1,749 | 0.09% | #75 |
| 2031 | $151,961,000,000 | 6.30% | $1,881 | 0.10% | #72 |
Tanzania Economy Overview
Tanzania has a wide economic base that combines agriculture, mining, tourism, construction, trade, and transportation. Farming supports a large share of the population and produces maize, cassava, rice, coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, cashews, and livestock. Agricultural processing remains important for domestic food supply and exports.
Gold is the country’s leading mineral export, while natural gas, coal, gemstones, and other resources contribute to mining activity. Tourism benefits from wildlife reserves, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, and Indian Ocean beaches. Dar es Salaam’s port serves Tanzania and several landlocked neighboring countries. Investment in railways, roads, electricity, ports, and urban infrastructure is strengthening regional connectivity and industrial development.
Tanzania GDP Outlook
Tanzania has favorable long-term prospects because of its growing population, natural resources, infrastructure investment, and access to regional markets. Agriculture, mining, tourism, construction, transportation, natural gas, and manufacturing could provide multiple sources of expansion. New railways, ports, electricity projects, and trade corridors may strengthen Tanzania’s role as a gateway for landlocked neighboring economies. Climate shocks, public financing constraints, limited industrial productivity, regulatory uncertainty, and insufficient formal employment remain important obstacles.