Tanzania Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Tanzania's government revenue was 16.93% in 2025, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's government revenue stood at 16.93% in 2025, a rise of +0.85% from 2024. The IMF projects 16.93% by 2025. Tanzania ranked 156th globally.
Tanzania’s government revenue, measured as a share of gross domestic product, has risen modestly over the 35‑year series, climbing from 14.77 % in 1991 to an all‑time high of 16.93 % in 2025, the peak year recorded by the IMF World Economic Outlook. The trough occurred in 1998 when revenue fell to 11.50 % of GDP, reflecting the fiscal strain of that period. By 2025 Tanzania ranks 156th globally, just below peers such as Lao PDR (16.92 %) and Kenya (17.23 %). The upward trajectory since the late 1990s suggests that continued improvements in tax administration and diversification of the fiscal base could sustain higher revenue ratios, while any reversal of global commodity prices or domestic political instability might dampen the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 17.80% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 17.80% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 17.76% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 17.65% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 17.46% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 16.93% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.93% | +0.85% | #156 |
| 2024 | 16.08% | +0.74% | #161 |
| 2023 | 15.34% | +0.14% | #166 |
| 2022 | 15.20% | +0.35% | #167 |
| 2021 | 14.86% | −0.03% | #168 |
| 2020 | 14.88% | −0.34% | #163 |
| 2019 | 15.23% | −0.04% | #166 |
| 2018 | 15.27% | +0.06% | #165 |
| 2017 | 15.21% | +0.38% | #167 |
| 2016 | 14.83% | +0.85% | #164 |
| 2015 | 13.98% | −0.40% | #173 |
| 2014 | 14.38% | −0.66% | #170 |
| 2013 | 15.03% | −0.55% | #167 |
| 2012 | 15.58% | +0.06% | #166 |
| 2011 | 15.52% | +0.46% | #163 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's government revenue was 16.93% in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
Tanzania's government revenue peaked at 16.93% in 2025.
The lowest government revenue in Tanzania was 11.50% in 1998.
Tanzania ranks 156th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Tanzania's government revenue is projected to reach 16.93% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Tanzania in 2025 was 16.93%. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_government-revenue,
title = {Tanzania Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}