Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Tanzania
Tanzania: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 9.51 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Tanzania, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tanzania stood at 9.51 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 70.5% on the previous year and up 437.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tanzania peaked at 23.88 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -14.72 % change on previous year, in 1995.
Tanzania ranks 46th of 169 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.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11.71 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -1.87 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1993 | -11.32 % change on previous year | +504.6% |
| 1994 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 1995 | -14.72 % change on previous year | -1291.3% |
| 1996 | -2.6 % change on previous year | -82.3% |
| 1997 | 0.4195 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 1998 | 13.89 % change on previous year | +3211.9% |
| 1999 | 6.69 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 2000 | 6.34 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 13.09 % change on previous year | +106.7% |
| 2002 | 8.51 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2003 | 15.05 % change on previous year | +76.8% |
| 2004 | 11.04 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2005 | 20.35 % change on previous year | +84.3% |
| 2006 | 16.52 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2007 | 15.28 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 22.98 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 2009 | 7.89 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 2010 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -67.7% |
| 2011 | 14 % change on previous year | +449.0% |
| 2012 | 8.59 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 2013 | 23.88 % change on previous year | +177.8% |
| 2014 | 9.6 % change on previous year | -59.8% |
| 2015 | -2.82 % change on previous year | -129.4% |
| 2016 | 9.34 % change on previous year | -431.5% |
| 2017 | 7.48 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2018 | 14.18 % change on previous year | +89.5% |
| 2019 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 2020 | 6.42 % change on previous year | +271.7% |
| 2021 | 8.37 % change on previous year | +30.4% |
| 2022 | 10.22 % change on previous year | +22.1% |
| 2023 | 6.07 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2024 | 5.58 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 2025 | 9.51 % change on previous year | +70.5% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 9.51 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.33 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 9.51 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.99 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +3211.9% | 0.4195 % change on previous year | 13.89 % change on previous year |
| 1995 | -1291.3% | 1.24 % change on previous year | -14.72 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3827 % change on previous year | -14.72 % change on previous year | 13.89 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 13.7 % change on previous year | 6.34 % change on previous year | 22.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.85 % change on previous year | -2.82 % change on previous year | 23.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.69 % change on previous year | 5.58 % change on previous year | 10.22 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
- 43 Switzerland 10.26 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Cameroon 10.09 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Sri Lanka 9.78 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Chad 9.33 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Madagascar 9.32 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Palau 9.17 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Tanzania
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.26 million BoP, current US$ (2003)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0001 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2003)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.0609 BoP, current US$ per person (2003)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.72 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 4.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 25.05 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -14.24 % change on previous year (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tanzania?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tanzania was 9.51 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 23.88 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.72 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Tanzania rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Tanzania ranks 46th out of 169 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 437.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.