Direct disaster economic loss in Tanzania
Tanzania: Direct disaster economic loss was 8.96 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct disaster economic loss in Tanzania, 2005–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 8.96 million for direct disaster economic loss in 2023.
That represents a change of down 59.8% on the previous year and up 46,149.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct disaster economic loss in Tanzania peaked at 929.82 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 30, in 2007.
Tanzania ranks 44th of 130 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.
Direct disaster economic loss in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 865,463 | — |
| 2006 | 103,226 | -88.1% |
| 2007 | 30 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 324,741 | +1082370.0% |
| 2009 | 92,537 | -71.5% |
| 2010 | 382,273 | +313.1% |
| 2011 | 921.08 million | +240849.0% |
| 2012 | 4.05 million | -99.6% |
| 2013 | 28.31 million | +598.1% |
| 2015 | 439.63 million | +1453.1% |
| 2016 | 929.82 million | +111.5% |
| 2017 | 373.56 million | -59.8% |
| 2018 | 150.19 million | -59.8% |
| 2019 | 248.99 million | +65.8% |
| 2020 | 478.50 million | +92.2% |
| 2021 | 79.77 million | -83.3% |
| 2022 | 911,524 | -98.9% |
| 2023 | 8.96 million | +882.6% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 8.96 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.40 million, 8.6× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 8.96 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.67 million, 5.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct disaster economic loss in Tanzania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +1082370.0% | 30 | 324,741 |
| 2011 | +240849.0% | 382,273 | 921.08 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 277,199 | 30 | 865,463 | 5 |
| 2010s | 344.00 million | 382,273 | 929.82 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 142.03 million | 911,524 | 478.50 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More economy & growth data for Tanzania
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 10.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.67 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -55.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.44 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -54.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.05 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct disaster economic loss in Tanzania?
- Direct disaster economic loss in Tanzania was 8.96 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 929.82 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 30 in 2007.
- How does Tanzania rank for direct disaster economic loss?
- Tanzania ranks 44th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct disaster economic loss rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46,149.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct disaster economic loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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