Inflation Tanzania 2011
Average inflation: 12.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 12.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 19.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 6.4%.
- Highest month
- December: 19.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 6.4%
- Difference
- 13.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 20.1%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 4.3%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 20.1%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 4.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 12.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (12.7% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 12.7%
- 10-year average
- 12.7%
- All-time high (2011)
- 12.7%
- All-time low (2011)
- 12.7%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 10.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €112.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 6.4% |
| February | 7.5% |
| March | 8.0% |
| April | 8.6% |
| May | 9.7% |
| June | 10.9% |
| July | 13.0% |
| August | 14.1% |
| September | 16.8% |
| October | 17.9% |
| November | 19.2% |
| December | 19.8% |
| Average | 12.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.