Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tanzania
Tanzania: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 8.96 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tanzania, 2005–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tanzania is 8.96 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 882.6% on the previous year and down 68.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tanzania peaked at 929.82 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 324,741, in 2008.
Tanzania ranks 64th of 126 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.27 million | 324,741 | 130.66 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 251.24 million | 4.05 million | 929.82 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 142.03 million | 911,524 | 478.50 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
- 61 Sierra Leone 11.08 million compare
- 62 Laos 10.54 million compare
- 63 Malawi 9.66 million compare
- 65 Equatorial Guinea 8.16 million compare
- 66 El Salvador 7.90 million compare
- 67 Marshall Islands 7.58 million compare
More economy & growth data for Tanzania
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp -1 (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.33 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 1,153 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 8.4 (2023)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 78.82 billion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 1,153 (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2,541 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 788.01 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 310.12 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 42.48 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tanzania?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Tanzania was 8.96 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 929.82 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 324,741 in 2008.
- How does Tanzania rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Tanzania ranks 64th out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.4%. 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 economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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