Tanzania Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Tanzania's foreign reserves was $5.0B in 2018, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 14.2% decrease from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1966–2018.
Overview
Tanzania's foreign reserves stood at $5.0B in 2018, a decline of +$838.2M from 2017. Tanzania ranked 92nd globally.
Tanzania’s foreign‑exchange reserves have risen dramatically from a modest 61,300,000.00 in 1966 to 5,049,646,420.48 in 2018, placing the country 92nd globally. The long‑term accumulation reflects a steady expansion of export earnings, remittances and concessional inflows, with the reserve balance peaking at 5,887,869,884.67 in 2017 before a slight contraction the following year. The all‑time trough of 4,822,062.15 in 1982 underscores how the reserve pool was virtually nonexistent during the early structural adjustment era, after which a series of macro‑economic reforms and commodity booms propelled growth. Tanzania’s 2018 reserve level is comparable to Ireland’s 5,222,681,912.94 and slightly above Honduras’s 4,769,082,161.54, indicating a middle‑income status among peers. Continued diversification of export markets and prudent fiscal management are likely to sustain the upward trajectory, although external shocks to commodity prices could reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $5.0B | −$838.2M | #92 |
| 2017 | $5.9B | +$1.5B | #88 |
| 2016 | $4.4B | +$269.9M | #89 |
| 2015 | $4.1B | −$309.7M | #89 |
| 2014 | $4.4B | −$283.3M | #90 |
| 2013 | $4.7B | +$621.5M | #92 |
| 2012 | $4.1B | +$326.1M | #93 |
| 2011 | $3.7B | −$178.5M | #92 |
| 2010 | $3.9B | +$434.3M | #89 |
| 2009 | $3.5B | +$607.5M | #94 |
| 2008 | $2.9B | −$23.5M | #93 |
| 2007 | $2.9B | +$627.0M | #93 |
| 2006 | $2.3B | +$210.6M | #94 |
| 2005 | $2.0B | −$246.9M | #87 |
| 2004 | $2.3B | +$257.3M | #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 foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's foreign reserves was $5.0B in 2018. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 14.2% decrease from the previous year.
Tanzania's foreign reserves peaked at $5.9B in 2017.
The lowest foreign reserves in Tanzania was $4.8M in 1982.
Tanzania ranks 92nd globally in foreign reserves as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tanzania's foreign reserves was approximately 5.05 billion ($5.0B) in 2018.
The foreign reserves of Tanzania in 2018 was $5.0B. This ranks 92nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_reserves,
title = {Tanzania Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}