tz Tanzania 2016

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016

Year 2016

Key Economic Indicators (2016)

GDP (Current USD)

$49.77 billion

↑ 4.98% vs 2015
GDP per Capita

$953.01

↑ 1.48% vs 2015
GDP Growth (Annual %)

6.87%

↑ 0.71pp vs 2015
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

5.17%

↓ 0.41pp vs 2015

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2015 2016 Change
GDP (Current USD) $47.41 billion $49.77 billion +4.98%
GDP per Capita $939.13 $953.01 +1.48%
GDP Growth (Annual %) 6.16% 6.87% +0.71pp
Inflation (CPI %) 5.59% 5.17% -0.41pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 2.16% 2.23% +0.07pp

All Economic Indicators (2016)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$49.77 billion
GDP per Capita
$953.01
GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.87%
Gross National Income
$48.82 billion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
5.17%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
7.47%
Unemployment Rate (%)
2.23%
Interest Rate (Real %)
7.90%
Trade & Investment
Exports (Goods & Services)
N/A
Imports (Goods & Services)
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A
FDI Outflow
N/A
Balance & Debt
Current Account Balance (% GDP)
-2.45%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2016, Tanzania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $49.77 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Tanzania for 2016 is $953.01. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Tanzania for 2016 is 5.17%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Tanzania's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 6.87%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Tanzania for 2016 is 2.23%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.