Inflation of consumer prices in Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania, United Republic of: Inflation of consumer prices was 3.33 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.33
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
87th
of 190 countries
All-time high
36.15
in 1984
All-time low
3.06
in 2024
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Tanzania, United Republic of, 1966–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, inflation of consumer prices in Tanzania, United Republic of stood at 3.33.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.8% on the previous year and down 40.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 36.15 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 3.06, in 2024.
Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 87th of 190 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.
Inflation of consumer prices in Tanzania, United Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 9.78 | — |
| 1967 | 12.19 | +24.7% |
| 1968 | 15.6 | +28.0% |
| 1969 | 16.42 | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 3.49 | -78.7% |
| 1971 | 4.78 | +36.7% |
| 1972 | 7.64 | +59.9% |
| 1973 | 10.4 | +36.2% |
| 1974 | 19.6 | +88.5% |
| 1975 | 26.06 | +33.0% |
| 1976 | 6.86 | -73.7% |
| 1977 | 11.6 | +69.2% |
| 1978 | 6.58 | -43.3% |
| 1979 | 12.95 | +96.9% |
| 1980 | 30.2 | +133.2% |
| 1981 | 25.65 | -15.1% |
| 1982 | 28.93 | +12.8% |
| 1983 | 27.06 | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 36.15 | +33.6% |
| 1985 | 33.28 | -7.9% |
| 1986 | 32.43 | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 29.95 | -7.7% |
| 1988 | 31.19 | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 25.85 | -17.1% |
| 1990 | 35.83 | +38.6% |
| 1991 | 28.7 | -19.9% |
| 1992 | 21.85 | -23.9% |
| 1993 | 25.28 | +15.7% |
| 1994 | 34.08 | +34.8% |
| 1995 | 27.43 | -19.5% |
| 1996 | 20.98 | -23.5% |
| 1997 | 16.09 | -23.3% |
| 1998 | 12.8 | -20.5% |
| 1999 | 7.89 | -38.4% |
| 2000 | 5.92 | -24.9% |
| 2001 | 5.15 | -13.1% |
| 2002 | 5.32 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 5.3 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 4.74 | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 5.03 | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 7.25 | +44.0% |
| 2007 | 7.03 | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 10.28 | +46.3% |
| 2009 | 12.14 | +18.1% |
| 2010 | 6.2 | -48.9% |
| 2011 | 12.69 | +104.7% |
| 2012 | 16 | +26.1% |
| 2013 | 7.87 | -50.8% |
| 2014 | 6.13 | -22.1% |
| 2015 | 5.59 | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 5.17 | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 5.32 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 3.49 | -34.3% |
| 2019 | 3.46 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 3.29 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 3.69 | +12.2% |
| 2022 | 4.35 | +17.9% |
| 2023 | 3.8 | -12.7% |
| 2024 | 3.06 | -19.5% |
| 2025 | 3.33 | +8.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.49 | 9.78 | 16.42 | 4 |
| 1970s | 10.99 | 3.49 | 26.06 | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.07 | 25.65 | 36.15 | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.09 | 7.89 | 35.83 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.82 | 4.74 | 12.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.19 | 3.46 | 16 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.59 | 3.06 | 4.35 | 6 |
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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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8744 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,117 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 5.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 1,740 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 2.22 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 18.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3968 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Tanzania, United Republic of was 3.33 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 36.15 in 1984.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.06 in 2024.
- How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 87th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania, United Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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