Tanzania Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Tanzania's tax revenue was 12.61% in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2009–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's tax revenue stood at 12.61% in 2025, a decline of +0.19% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.61% by 2025. Tanzania ranked 87th globally.
Tanzania’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has risen modestly but steadily over the 17‑year span from 2009 to 2025, moving from 11.53 in the earliest year to 12.61 in 2025, which places the country 87th in the global ranking. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 12.80 in 2024 before a slight retreat, while the lowest point occurred in 2011 at 9.79, reflecting the fiscal challenges of that period. Compared with peer economies, Tanzania’s 2025 figure of 12.61 is just below Rwanda’s 12.83 and Guatemala’s 12.72, yet it exceeds Malaysia’s 12.45, suggesting a competitive but not leading position among similarly ranked nations. The upward trajectory since the 2011 trough indicates improving tax collection capacity, although the marginal decline from the 2024 peak signals potential constraints such as economic slowdown or policy adjustments. Continued reforms aimed at broadening the tax base and enhancing compliance are likely to determine whether Tanzania can sustain its gradual rise or revert to earlier lows.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 13.21% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 12.91% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 12.61% | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.61% | −0.19% | #87 |
| 2024 | 12.80% | +1.31% | #7 |
| 2023 | 11.49% | −0.30% | #15 |
| 2022 | 11.79% | +0.94% | #20 |
| 2021 | 10.86% | −0.77% | #22 |
| 2020 | 11.63% | +0.61% | #30 |
| 2019 | 11.02% | −0.68% | #23 |
| 2018 | 11.70% | −0.14% | #29 |
| 2017 | 11.84% | +0.45% | #34 |
| 2016 | 11.39% | +0.90% | #29 |
| 2015 | 10.49% | −0.87% | #21 |
| 2014 | 11.36% | +0.64% | #29 |
| 2013 | 10.72% | +0.29% | #23 |
| 2012 | 10.43% | +0.64% | #22 |
| 2011 | 9.79% | −0.12% | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's tax revenue was 12.61% in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Tanzania's tax revenue peaked at 12.80% in 2024.
The lowest tax revenue in Tanzania was 9.79% in 2011.
Tanzania ranks 87th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tanzania's tax revenue is projected to reach 12.61% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Tanzania in 2025 was 12.61%. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Tanzania Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}