Tanzania Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Tanzania's gini index was 40.5 in 2018, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2018.
Overview
Tanzania's gini index stood at 40.5 in 2018, a rise of +2.7 from 2011. Tanzania ranked 71st globally.
Tanzania’s Gini index rose from 35.30 in 1991 to a peak of 40.50 in 2018, positioning the country at 71st in the world ranking for income inequality. The upward trajectory over the 27‑year span reflects a gradual widening of the distribution gap, despite modest economic growth during the same period. Compared with peers of similar rank, Tanzania’s inequality is slightly higher than Belize’s 39.90 and marginally lower than Malaysia’s 41.20, indicating that the country sits in the middle of a regional band where many emerging economies experience comparable disparities. The five‑year coverage of the World Bank data shows no reversal of the trend; the index has not fallen below its 1991 trough, suggesting that policy measures aimed at redistributive taxation or social safety nets have had limited impact. Continued monitoring of fiscal reforms and inclusive growth initiatives will be crucial, as further improvements in equity could temper the upward momentum of the Gini index.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 40.5 | +2.7 | #71 |
| 2011 | 37.8 | −2.5 | #53 |
| 2007 | 40.3 | +3.0 | #55 |
| 2000 | 37.3 | +2.0 | #31 |
| 1991 | 35.3 | – | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's gini index was 40.5 in 2018. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
Tanzania's gini index peaked at 40.5 in 2018.
The lowest gini index in Tanzania was 35.3 in 1991.
Tanzania ranks 71st globally in gini index as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Tanzania in 2018 was 40.5. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_gini-index,
title = {Tanzania Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}