Dodoma; note - Dodoma was designated the national capital in 1996; Dar es Salaam, the original national capital, is the country's largest city and commercial center
Population
67,462,121
Sub-Zones
31
General Information
Basic details about Tanzania
Population:
67,462,121
Area:
947,300 sq km
Currency:
Tanzanian shillings
Languages:
Kiswahili or Swahili, Kiunguja, English, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic, many local languages
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Tanzania
GDP:
$233.786 billion
GDP per Capita:
$3,600
GDP Growth:
5.07%
Inflation:
3.8%
Unemployment:
2.61%
Public Debt:
37% of GDP
Credit Rating:
B2 (2020)
Political System
Governance structure of Tanzania
Government Type:
presidential republic
Head of State:
President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021)
Head of Government:
President Samia Suluhu HASSAN (since 19 March 2021)
Judiciary:
Court of Appeal of the United Republic of Tanzania (consists of the chief justice and 14 justices); High Court of the United Republic for Mainland Tanzania (consists of the principal judge and 30 judges organized into commercial, land, and labor courts); High Court of Zanzibar (consists of the chief justice and 10 justices)
Administrative Divisions:
31 regions; Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Geita, Iringa, Kagera, Kaskazini Pemba (Pemba North), Kaskazini Unguja (Zanzibar North), Katavi, Kigoma, Kilimanjaro, Kusini Pemba (Pemba South), Kusini Unguja (Zanzibar Central/South), Lindi, Manyara, Mara, Mbeya, Mjini Magharibi (Zanzibar Urban/West), Morogoro, Mtwara, Mwanza, Njombe, Pwani (Coast), Rukwa, Ruvuma, Shinyanga, Simiyu, Singida, Songwe, Tabora, Tanga
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
Yes
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
1232 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Major Alliances and Organizations
AU
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture
23.7% (2023 est.)
Industry
28% (2023 est.)
Services
28.7% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Trade Volume
Exports:
$13.98 billion
Imports:
$16.059 billion
Major Trading Partners
India 15
UAE 14
Uganda 12
South Africa 10
China 6
Economic Outlook
Tanzania has a 5.07% GDP growth rate with 3.8% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.