Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania, United Republic of: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 507.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Tanzania, United Republic of, 1990–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Tanzania, United Republic of is 507.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 9.4% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 560.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024 and was at its lowest, 50.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1990.
That places Tanzania, United Republic of 18th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Tanzania, United Republic of, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1991 | 50.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 80.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +58.9% |
| 1993 | 133.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +65.0% |
| 1994 | 153.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 1995 | 164.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 127.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.3% |
| 1997 | 108.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.1% |
| 1998 | 106.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 110.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 105.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 124.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.1% |
| 2002 | 127.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 159.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.8% |
| 2004 | 191.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.9% |
| 2005 | 225.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 305.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +35.4% |
| 2007 | 351.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 353.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 330.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 391.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.2% |
| 2011 | 537.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.5% |
| 2012 | 502.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 473.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 450.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 470.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 415.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 388.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 405.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 388.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 331.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 2021 | 362.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 451.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.3% |
| 2023 | 500.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 2024 | 560.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 2025 | 507.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
Tanzania, United Republic of compared with similar countries
- Tanzania, United Republic of's 507.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 20.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 24.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Tanzania, United Republic of's 507.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 4.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 108.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 50.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 164.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 227.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 105.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 353.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 442.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 388.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 537.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 452.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 331.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 560.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania, United Republic of
- 15 Uganda 1,057 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 16 Colombia 826.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 17 Korea 577.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 19 Malawi 503.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 20 Rwanda 501.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 21 Iraq 485.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Tanzania, United Republic of
- 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$), annual growth rate -14.24 % change on previous year (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Tanzania, United Republic of was 507.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 560.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1990.
- How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 18th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania, United Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.