Current inflation Tanzania 3.2%
February 2025
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.
Historical Context
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
Over the period 2023-2025, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2024, average inflation in 2025 through February has risen by 0.1 percentage points.
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2 percentage points 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 TZS 100 this year will cost approximately TZS 103.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- Average 2025 through February
- 3.2%
- Last year
- 3.1%
- 5-year average
- 3.6%
- All-time high (2012)
- 16.1%