About Tanzania: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Geography, People, Economy, and Development

Examining the country profile — from demographics to geography to economics and beyond.

Hi, and welcome to Miamia. Let’s take a closer look at Tanzania through a range of key macro indicators that define its national profile and economic potential. From geographic location to demographic trends, we explore how Tanzania’s strategic position along the Indian Ocean and its rapidly growing population shape its role in regional trade and development. We then examine economic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation rate, public debt levels, fiscal balance, and foreign direct investment inflows — key measures that reveal the strength and stability of the country’s economy. Closely related are trade and competitiveness indicators, including trade openness, export performance, and the overall ease of doing business.

Next, we turn to governance and institutional indicators, such as corruption perception, regulatory quality, and political stability, which together influence investor confidence and long-term sustainability. Supporting these are infrastructure and digital adoption indicators — access to electricity, internet penetration, mobile connectivity, and digital readiness — all of which highlight Tanzania’s progress toward a modern, connected economy. We also review social and human development indicators, including education attainment, health outcomes, and labor force participation, to understand the country’s human capital base. Finally, environmental and sustainability indicators, such as renewable energy share and CO₂ emissions per capita, show how Tanzania is balancing growth with ecological responsibility. Together, these indicators form a comprehensive macroeconomic and development snapshot — offering a clear view of Tanzania’s current standing, opportunities, and future potential in the regional and global context.

Key Indicators

#IndicatorLatest ValueYearSource
1Total Land Area (sq. km)947,300km22023World Bank
2Population Size68,560,0002024UN Population Division
3Population Growth Rate (%)2.92024UN Population Division
4Urbanization Rate (%)37.42023CIA Factbook
5GDP (current USD)$78.78 billion2024World Bank
6GDP per Capita (USD)$1,185.752024World Bank
7GDP Growth Rate (%)5.532024World Bank
8Inflation Rate (CPI %)3.12024World Bank
9FDI Inflows (% of GDP)2.062023World Bank
10Public Debt (% of GDP)47.32024IMF/World Bank
11Ease of Doing Business Score54.52020World Bank (Doing Business)
12Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)412024Transparency Int.
13Political Stability Index (WB)–0.052023World Bank
14Internet Penetration Rate (%)29.102023World Bank/ITU
15Mobile Cellular Subscriptions (per 100 people)105.402023World Bank/ITU
16Electricity Access (% of population)48.302023World Bank
17Labor Force Participation Rate (%)83.722024World Bank
18Literacy Rate (%)82.022022World Bank/UNESCO
19CO₂ Emissions per Capita (metric tons)0.292023World Bank/UNFCCC
20Renewable Energy Share (% of total energy)85.712015World Bank/IRENA

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Juma Kessy

Juma Kessy is the founder of Miamia Trading Company (miamiatz). He is a Techpreneur with roots in accountancy. He believes that any business is good as long as it caters to the right market using the right strategy.
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