Tanzania 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$53.27 billion
↑ 7.03% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$986.67
↑ 3.53% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.76%
↓ 0.10pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.32%
↑ 0.14pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $49.77 billion | $53.27 billion | +7.03% |
| GDP per Capita | $953.01 | $986.67 | +3.53% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.87% | 6.76% | -0.10pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.17% | 5.32% | +0.14pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.23% | 2.30% | +0.07pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $53.27 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $986.67
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.76%
- Gross National Income
- $52.34 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.32%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.64%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.30%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 14.75%
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)
- -2.77%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Tanzania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $53.27 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Tanzania for 2017 is $986.67. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Tanzania for 2017 is 5.32%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Tanzania's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 6.76%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Tanzania for 2017 is 2.30%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.