Tanzania
Africa · Eastern Africa
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Drought reported in Tanzania since 21 May 2026. Part of an episode covering 4 countries.
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Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar: tourism-driven, improving infrastructure, affordable.
At a Glance
📈Tanzania's Human Development Index
0.532
Low human development#165 of 191 countries worldwide, #30 of 54 in Africa.
Higher than 14% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Tanzania
Tanzania is an East African country of iconic natural landmarks, from the Serengeti plains and Ngorongoro Crater to the coral reefs of Zanzibar and the forested slopes of Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. The Swahili culture of the coast and the Maasai traditions of the interior give the country a cultural depth that complements its extraordinary wildlife. It is one of the best-organised safari destinations in Africa, though the Zanzibar archipelago rewards those who stay beyond the beach.
- Mount Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest freestanding volcano, not just the highest peak in Africa.
- Zanzibar's spice trade made it one of the wealthiest places on earth in the 19th century.
- One of the most stable countries in East Africa, yet almost never headlines.
Quick Facts
Capital
Dodoma
Languages
English, Swahili
Currency
Sh TZS
Area
885,800 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
23Mbps
Mobile
33Mbps
GDP / Capita
$1K
PPP / Capita
$4K
Inflation
3.3%
Unemployment
1.6%
Innovation (GII)
17.5
GNI / Capita
$1K
Tax Revenue
12.7%
FDI Inflows
2.2%
Education Spend
3.2%
Cost of Living
26.6
Price Level Index
86th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.366 → 0.532 (+0.166)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Tanzania's Human Development Index?
Tanzania's Human Development Index is 0.532 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #165 of 191 countries.
Is Tanzania safe?
Tanzania scores 2.08 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #97 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Tanzania?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Tanzania at 26.6 (New York = 100); that is #14 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Tanzania?
Life expectancy at birth in Tanzania is 67.2 yrs (World Bank), ranked #154 of 195 countries.