Tanzania Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Tanzania's gross savings was 34.93% in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's gross savings stood at 34.93% in 2025, a decline of +1.45% from 2024. The IMF projects 34.93% by 2025. Tanzania ranked 15th globally.
Tanzania’s gross savings ratio has risen markedly since the early 1980s, climbing from a trough of 4.83 in 1985 to an all‑time peak of 38.71 in 1997, before settling at 34.92 in 2025, which places the country 15th globally. Over the 46‑year span the upward trajectory reflects sustained improvements in fiscal discipline and private sector accumulation, even as the post‑peak period saw a modest decline from the 1997 high. The 2025 figure is closely aligned with peer economies such as Viet Nam (34.94) and Korea (34.39), suggesting Tanzania is converging toward the savings performance of rapidly developing Asian nations. The persistence of a high savings rate supports investment capacity, yet future shifts in external debt servicing costs, commodity price volatility, or demographic pressures could alter the path. Maintaining the current level will likely require continued reforms that enhance domestic capital formation and protect savings from macro‑economic shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 39.58% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 38.48% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 37.27% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 36.07% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 35.27% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 34.93% | - | - |
| 2025 | 34.93% | −1.45% | #15 |
| 2024 | 36.37% | +2.96% | #14 |
| 2023 | 36.15% | +4.28% | #16 |
| 2022 | 35.79% | −1.50% | #26 |
| 2021 | 37.05% | +0.87% | #18 |
| 2020 | 36.43% | +4.45% | #14 |
| 2019 | 32.58% | +4.03% | #29 |
| 2018 | 31.71% | +1.20% | #32 |
| 2017 | 30.61% | +2.17% | #35 |
| 2016 | 29.85% | +4.40% | #29 |
| 2015 | 25.68% | −2.72% | #59 |
| 2014 | 24.47% | −2.64% | #73 |
| 2013 | 23.19% | −2.51% | #79 |
| 2012 | 22.24% | +1.10% | #82 |
| 2011 | 22.58% | −0.82% | #78 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's gross savings was 34.93% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from the previous year.
Tanzania's gross savings peaked at 38.71% in 1997.
The lowest gross savings in Tanzania was 4.83% in 1985.
Tanzania ranks 15th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tanzania's gross savings is projected to reach 34.93% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Tanzania in 2025 was 34.93%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_gross-savings,
title = {Tanzania Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}