Total debt service in Tanzania
Tanzania: Total debt service was 12.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total debt service in Tanzania, 1976–2024
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of exports of goods, services and primary income.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total debt service in Tanzania is 12.1%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 22.3% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total debt service in Tanzania peaked at 40.4% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1.3%, in 2008.
Tanzania ranks 63rd of 120 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.
Total debt service in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | % of exports of goods, services and primary income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 3.8% | — |
| 1977 | 5.4% | +43.5% |
| 1978 | 13.8% | +155.9% |
| 1979 | 11.5% | -16.4% |
| 1980 | 18.2% | +58.0% |
| 1981 | 18.9% | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 24.9% | +32.3% |
| 1983 | 29.5% | +18.3% |
| 1984 | 24.6% | -16.6% |
| 1985 | 39.0% | +58.5% |
| 1986 | 34.4% | -11.7% |
| 1987 | 39.2% | +13.8% |
| 1988 | 31.9% | -18.5% |
| 1989 | 33.0% | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 32.9% | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 40.4% | +23.0% |
| 1992 | 40.1% | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 26.8% | -33.2% |
| 1994 | 18.9% | -29.4% |
| 1995 | 17.4% | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 18.8% | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 12.6% | -32.9% |
| 1998 | 19.0% | +50.2% |
| 1999 | 17.9% | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 11.9% | -33.3% |
| 2001 | 7.8% | -34.4% |
| 2002 | 5.3% | -32.0% |
| 2003 | 3.9% | -26.4% |
| 2004 | 4.6% | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 4.3% | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 2.5% | -41.9% |
| 2007 | 1.8% | -30.5% |
| 2008 | 1.3% | -26.8% |
| 2009 | 3.1% | +139.5% |
| 2010 | 3.0% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2.0% | -32.5% |
| 2012 | 2.1% | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 2.3% | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 4.0% | +72.9% |
| 2015 | 5.5% | +35.7% |
| 2016 | 8.8% | +60.0% |
| 2017 | 9.8% | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 12.3% | +25.2% |
| 2019 | 12.4% | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 16.1% | +30.4% |
| 2021 | 18.6% | +15.2% |
| 2022 | 16.4% | -11.7% |
| 2023 | 15.6% | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 12.1% | -22.3% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 12.1% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.6%, 73% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 12.1% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.8%, 1.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.6% | 3.8% | 13.8% | 4 |
| 1980s | 29.4% | 18.2% | 39.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.5% | 12.6% | 40.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.7% | 1.3% | 11.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 2.0% | 12.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.8% | 12.1% | 18.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
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 total debt service in Tanzania?
- Total debt service in Tanzania was 12.1% in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest total debt service recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 40.4% in 1991.
- What is the lowest total debt service recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3% in 2008.
- How does Tanzania rank for total debt service?
- Tanzania ranks 63rd out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total debt service rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total debt service to exports of goods, services and primary income. Total debt service is the sum of principal repayments and interest actually paid in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt, interest paid on short-term debt, and repayments (repurchases and charges) to the IMF.