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Tanzania Annual Inflation Rate at 3-Month High in December
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania rose to 3.3 percent in December of 2018 from 3.0 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since September, driven by higher cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Published on 2019-01-08

Tanzania Annual Inflation Rate Remains Lowest on Record
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania fell to 3.0 percent in November of 2018 from 3.2 percent in the previous month. It remained the lowest inflation rate on record, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Published on 2018-12-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate Lowest on Record
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania dropped to 3.2 percent in October 2018 from 3.4 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate on record, mostly due to lower cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Published on 2018-11-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 3-Month High in September
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania rose to 3.4 percent year-on-year in September of 2018 from 3.3 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since June, mainly due to higher cost of housing and utilities.
Published on 2018-10-08

Tanzania Annual Inflation Rate Steady at 3.3% in August
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania was unchanged at 3.3 percent in August of 2018, the same pace as in the previous month. It remained the lowest inflation rate since series began in 1999, mostly due to a slowdown in food and non-alcoholic beverages prices.
Published on 2018-09-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate Falls to Fresh Low in July
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania fell to 3.3 percent in July of 2018 from 3.4 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since series began in 1999, mainly due to prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages and miscellaneous goods and services.
Published on 2018-08-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2003
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania decreased to 3.4 percent in June 2018 from 3.6 percent in May. It was the lowest inflation rate since February 2003, as prices rose less mainly for transport and housing & utilities.
Published on 2018-07-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate Lowest Since Early 2004
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania fell to 3.6 percent in May of 2018 from 3.8 percent in April. The inflation rate remained the lowest since January of 2004, mainly due to a slowdown in food and non-alcoholic beverages and clothing and footwear prices.
Published on 2018-06-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Falls to Lowest Since 2004
Consumer prices in Tanzania rose 3.8 percent in April of 2018, easing slightly from a 3.9 percent increase in the previous month. The inflation rate remained the lowest since February of 2004 as prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages and clothing and footwear grew at a slower pace.
Published on 2018-05-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2004
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 3.9 percent year-on-year in March of 2018, easing from a 4.1 percent rise in the prior month. It was the lowest inflation rate since February of 2004, as food and transport prices slowed.
Published on 2018-04-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Rises to 4.1% in February
Consumer prices in Tanzania rose 4.1 percent year-on-year in February of 2018, following a 4.0 percent gain in the prior month. Prices rose faster mainly due to transport and housing and utilities.
Published on 2018-03-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Steady at 4.0% in January
Consumer prices in Tanzania advanced 4.0 percent year-on-year in January of 2018, unchanged from the previous month. The inflation rate stood at its lowest level since January of 2015, mainly due to a slowdown in housing and utilities prices.
Published on 2018-02-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2015
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 4.0 percent year-on-year in December of 2017, easing from a 4.4 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest infation rate since January of 2015, mostly due to food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Published on 2018-01-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2015
Consumer prices in Tanzania rose 4.4 percent year-on-year in November of 2017, easing from a 5.1 percent increase in October. It was the lowest inflation rate since March of 2015, mainly due to a slower rise in prices of food, namely meat, fish, vegetables, Irish potatoes and cassava.
Published on 2017-12-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Slows in October
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 5.1 percent year-on-year in October of 2017, easing from a 5.3 percent rise in September, mainly due to a slowdown in commodity prices.
Published on 2017-11-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 8-Month Low of 5%
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 5 percent year-on-year in August of 2017, following a 5.3 percent rise in July. It is the lowest inflation rate so far this year amid a slowdown in food and commodities prices.
Published on 2017-09-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Slows to 6-Month Low of 5.2%
Consumer prices in Tanzania rose 5.2 percent year-on-year in July of 2017, easing from a 5.4 percent rise in the previous month. It is the lowest inflation rate since January this year, mainly due to a slowdown in prices of food and transport. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 0.2 percent, after declining 0.1 percent in June.
Published on 2017-08-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Slows To 5-Month Low of 5.4%
Consumer prices in Tanzania rose 5.4 percent year-on-year in June of 2017, easing from 6.1 percent in the previous month. It is the lowest inflation rate since January, amid a slowdown in prices of food and transport. In June, grain exports were restricted to stem the rise in prices and to face food shortages, the main consequences of the severe drought. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 0.1 percent compared to a 0.2 percent increase in May.
Published on 2017-07-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate Slows To 3-Month Low of 6.1%
Consumer prices in Tanzania rose 6.1 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, easing from a 6.4 percent increase in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since February, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of food, transport and utilities. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.2 percent compared to a 0.5 percent rise in April.
Published on 2017-06-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Steady At 6.4%
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 6.4 percent year-on-year in April of 2017, at the same pace as in the previous month. The inflation rate stayed at the highest level since January of 2016, as rising food cost was offset by slowing housing and utilities prices. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.5 percent.
Published on 2017-05-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate At 14-Month High Of 6.4%
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 6.4 percent year-on-year in March of 2017, following a 5.5 percent rise in February. It is the highest inflation rate since January of 2016, driven by higher food and transport cost.
Published on 2017-04-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate Rises To 5.5% In February
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 5.5 percent year-on-year in February of 2017, following 5.2 percent rise in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since June of 2016 mainly boosted by rising prices for food.
Published on 2017-03-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Rises To 5.2% In January
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 5.2 percent year-on-year in January of 2017, following 5 percent rise in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since July mainly boosted by rising prices for food.
Published on 2017-02-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 5-Month High of 5%
Tanzania's annual inflation rate rose to 5 percent in December of 2016 from 4.8 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since July mainly boosted by prices of food.
Published on 2017-01-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Rises To 4.8% YoY In November
Tanzania's annual inflation rate rose to 4.8 percent in November 2016 from 4.5 percent in the previous month, boosted by higher prices of food, such as maize and fish, transport and housing.
Published on 2016-12-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Steady at 4.5% in October
Consumer prices in Tanzania rose 4.5 percent in October of 2016, the same pace as in the month earlier. The inflation rate stayed at the lowest level since April 2015, as food and non-alcoholic cost went up at the same pace as in September.
Published on 2016-11-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Eases to 5.1% in June
Consumer prices in Tanzania went up 5.1 percent in July of 2016, following a 5.5 percent increase in the previous month. It was the lowest figure since April, mostly due to slower rise in cost of food and transport.
Published on 2016-08-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 5-Month High of 5.5% in June
Annual inflation in Tanzania rose to 5.5 percent in June of 2016 from 5.2 percent in the previous month. It was the highest reading since February 2016, mainly boosted by food cost.
Published on 2016-07-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Up to 5.2% in May
Annual inflation in Tanzania increased slightly to 5.2 percent in May of 2016 from a 1-year low of 5.1 percent in the previous month. The rise was mainly driven by increase in cost of food, transport and housing and utilities.
Published on 2016-06-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 1 Year Low
Annual inflation in Tanzania slowed to 5.1 percent in April of 2016 from 5.4 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest reading since April 2015, led by slower rise in cost of food and transport.
Published on 2016-05-10

Tanzania Inflation at 10-Month Low
Consumer prices in Tanzania went up 5.4 percent year-on-year in March of 2016 following a 5.6 percent rise in February. It is the lowest figure since May 2015, mainly due to a slowdown in food inflation.
Published on 2016-04-20

Tanzania Inflation at 9-Month Low
Tanzania's annual inflation rate eased to 5.6 percent in February of 2016 from 6.5 percent in January. It is the lowest figure since May 2015 as food prices rose more slowly.
Published on 2016-03-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 3-Month Low
Annual inflation rate in Tanzania decreased to 6.5 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, from a 6.8 percent growth in the previous month. It was the lowest reading since October, as cost of food rose at a slower pace by 10.7 percent (11.1 percent in December). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.7 percent.
Published on 2016-02-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Highest Since July 2013
Consumer prices in Tanzania rose by 6.8 percent year-on-year in December of 2015 following a 6.6 growth in November and hitting its highest level since July of 2013. While prices of food and transportation increased, cost of housing and utilities fell.
Published on 2016-01-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 14-Month High
Annual inflation rate in Tanzania accelerated to 6.6 percent in November of 2015 from 6.3 percent in the previous month. It is the highest figure since September last year.
Published on 2015-12-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Edges Up to 6.3% in October
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased by 6.3 percent in October of 2015, following a 6.1 percent growth in the previous month and matching market expectations. Cost of food and accommodation grew at a faster pace, while transport prices fell slightly.
Published on 2015-11-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Down to 6.1% in September
Tanzania's annual inflation edged down to 6.1 percent in September of 2015, after remaining steady at a 10-month high of 6.4 percent in the previous month. It was the first fall in seven months, as cost of food and transport grew at a slower pace.
Published on 2015-10-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Steady at 6.4%
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 6.4 percent year-on-year in August of 2015, the same pace as in the previous month.
Published on 2015-09-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 10-Month High in July
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 6.4 percent year-on-year in July of 2015, from 6.1 percent in the previous month. It is the sixth consecutive rise, as food cost grew at a faster pace.
Published on 2015-08-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 9-Month High in June
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 6.1 percent year-on-year in June of 2015, from 5.3 percent in the previous month. It is the fifth consecutive rise, as food cost grew at a faster pace.
Published on 2015-07-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 6-Month High in May
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 5.3 percent year-on-year in May of 2015, from 4.5 percent in the previous month. It is the fourth consecutive rise, as food and utilities cost grew at a faster pace.
Published on 2015-06-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Edges Up in April
Consumer prices in Tanzania increased 4.5 percent year-on-year in April of 2015, slightly up from 4.3 percent in March, due to higher food cost. It is the third consecutive rise.
Published on 2015-05-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Edges Up to 4.3% in March
Consumer prices in Tanzania rose 4.3 percent year-on-year in March of 2015, slightly up from 4.2 percent in February boosted by higher food cost.
Published on 2015-04-09

Tanzania Inflation rate Accelerates in February
Tanzania’s consumer prices increased 4.2 percent in February of 2014 over the same month of the previous year due to higher food prices.
Published on 2015-03-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Slows to 4%
Tanzania’s annual inflation rate eased for the fifth straight month to 4 percent in January of 2015 from 4.8 percent in the previous month, due to slower rises in food and fuel cost.
Published on 2015-02-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Down to 4-Year Low
Tanzania annual inflation rate slowed to 4.8 percent in December of 2014 from 5.8 percent in the previous month. It is the lowest figure since October of 2010 as food prices eased.
Published on 2015-01-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Edges Down
Tanzanian annual consumer prices eased for the third consecutive month to 5.8 percent in November of 2014, from 5.9 percent recorded in October of 2014, mainly due to lower food prices. It is the lowest rate since December of 2013.
Published on 2014-12-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Down to 10-Month Low
Tanzanian annual inflation rate decelerated to 5.9 percent in September of 2014 from 6.6 percent in the previous month, as food prices slowed further.
Published on 2014-11-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate Slightly Down in September
Tanzanian annual inflation rate decreased to 6.6 percent in September of 2014 from 6.7 percent in the previous month, driven by lower food price increases.
Published on 2014-10-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Up to 12-Month High in August
Tanzanian annual inflation rate increased to 6.7 percent in August of 2014 from 6.5 percent in the previous month, driven by higher food prices.
Published on 2014-09-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Edges Up in July
The annual consumer prices in Tanzania accelerated to 6.5 percent in July of 2014, from 6.4 percent recorded in June, as energy prices increased. Compared with a year earlier, the inflation rate slowed from 7.5 percent.
Published on 2014-08-07

Tanzania Inflation Rate Slows Slightly in June
Tanzanian annual inflation rate decelerated slightly to 6.4 percent in June of 2014 from 6.5 percent in the previous month, due to lower food prices.
Published on 2014-07-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Accelerates in May
Tanzanian annual inflation rate accelerated to 6.5 percent in May of 2014, from 6.3 percent in the previous month, driven by higher prices of food. It is the highest rate since September last year.
Published on 2014-06-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Rises Further in April
Tanzanian annual inflation rate accelerated for the second consecutive month to 6.3 percent in April of 2014, from 6.1 percent in the previous month, driven by higher prices of food and energy.
Published on 2014-05-08

Tanzanian Inflation Rate Edges Up Slightly in March
The annual consumer prices in Tanzania accelerated to 6.1 percent in March of 2014, from 6.0 percent recorded in February, as food cost edged up. Compared with the same period a year earlier, the inflation rate slowed down from 9.8 in March of 2013.
Published on 2014-04-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Unchanged in February
Tanzania's annual inflation rate was 6.0 percent in February of 2014, unchanged from the previous month. The government targets 5.0 percent inflation by June.
Published on 2014-03-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate Accelerates in January
In January of 2014, Tanzania’s annual inflation rate increased to 6 percent after falling in December to a 3-year low at 5.6 percent. The rise was mainly due to higher cost of electricity and natural gas and school fees for both private primary and secondary schools.
Published on 2014-02-11

Tanzania Inflation Rate Slows in December
In December of 2013, Tanzanian annual inflation rate slowed to 5.6 percent from 6.2 percent in November. In contrast, monthly inflation accelerated to 1.3 percent due to higher cost of both food and non food items such as petrol and clothing.
Published on 2014-01-13

Tanzania Inflation Rate Falls to 6.2% in November
In November of 2013, Tanzanian inflation rate regained its downward trend and slowed to 6.2 percent, after accelerating to 6.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2013-12-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Accelerates to 6.3% in October
In October of 2013, Tanzanian annual inflation rate increased to 6.3 percent, slightly up from 6.1 percent in the previous month. With the exception of December last year when the rate remained steady, inflation has been on a downward trend since December of 2011, as good harvest seasons led to a fall in food prices.
Published on 2013-11-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Decreases to 6.1% In September
In September of 2013, Tanzanian inflation rate eased to 6.1 percent, from 6.7 percent in August, mainly due to a slowdown in housing and transport prices.
Published on 2013-10-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Eases to 6.7% in August
In August of 2013, Tanzanian inflation rate eased to 6.7 percent, the lowest rate since January of 2011, mainly due to lower food prices.
Published on 2013-09-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Slows to 7.5% in July
In July of 2013, Tanzanian year-on-year inflation rate eased for the seventh consecutive month to 7.5 percent, from 7.6 percent recorded in June, mainly due to lower energy cost.
Published on 2013-08-15

Tanzanian Inflation Rate Down to 28-Month Low in June
In June of 2013, Tanzanian year-on-year inflation rate eased for the sixth month in a row to 7.6 percent, the lowest rate since February of 2011. All food and non-food prices decelerated in June, except for education which remained unchanged from May's figure.
Published on 2013-07-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Down to 8.3% in May
In May of 2013, Tanzanian year-on-year headline inflation eased for the fifth month in a row to 8.3 percent, the lowest rate in two years, as food prices continued its downward trend.
Published on 2013-06-07

Tanzania Inflation Rate Down to 9.4% in April
In April of 2013, the inflation rate eased to 9.4 percent, from 9.8 percent recorded in March.
Published on 2013-05-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Down to 9.8% in March
In Tanzania, the year-on-year inflation rate slowed to 9.8 percent from 10.4 percent recorded in the previous month. Inflation rate fell into the single digit for the first time since May of 2011, mainly due to a slowdown in the rise of food prices.
Published on 2013-04-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Down to 10.4% in February
In Tanzania, the annual inflation rate decreased to 10.4 percent in February of 2013, from 10.90 percent recorded in the previous month.
Published on 2013-03-15

Tanzania Inflation Rate Down to 10.9% in January
In Tanzania, the inflation rate decreased to 10.9 percent in January of 2013, mainly due to a decline in commodities price.
Published on 2013-02-16