Tanzania 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$49.77 billion
↑ 4.98% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$953.01
↑ 1.48% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.87%
↑ 0.71pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.17%
↓ 0.41pp vs 2015Year-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
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.