Inflation Tanzania 2025
Average inflation: 3.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.1%.
- Highest month
- February: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- January: 3.1%
- Difference
- 0.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 2 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 5.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.7%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 5.3%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.1% in 2024).
- 5-year average
- 3.6%
- 10-year average
- 3.9%
- All-time high (2012)
- 16.1%
- All-time low (2024)
- 3.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2024, the difference is minimal (+0.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +0.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2025
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1% | +0.1 |
| February | 3.2% | +0.2 |
| Average | 3.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.