The annual inflation rate in Tanzania edged down to 4.2% in October 2026 from 4.3% in each of the previous two months. Inflation Rate in Tanzania averaged 6.08 percent from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 19.80 percent in December of 2011 and a record low of 3.00 percent in November of 2018. source: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) - Tanzania

Inflation Rate in Tanzania decreased to 4.20 percent in October from 4.30 percent in September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Tanzania decreased to 4.20 percent in October from 4.30 percent in September of 2026. Inflation Rate in Tanzania is expected to be 4.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Tanzania Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 3.60 percent in 2027 and 3.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-10-08 02:05 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 4.3% 4.3% 4.4%
2026-11-09 10:10 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 4.2% 4.3% 4.4%
2026-12-09 11:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Nov 4.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 124.71 125.07 points Oct 2026
Core Consumer Prices 120.84 121.18 points Oct 2026
Core Inflation Rate 4.00 4.10 percent Oct 2026
CPI Clothing 116.54 117.01 points Oct 2026
CPI Education 115.55 115.55 points Oct 2026
CPI Food 134.17 134.70 points Oct 2026
CPI Health 111.01 111.14 points Oct 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 120.58 121.47 points Oct 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 111.70 111.70 points Oct 2026
CPI Restaurants and Hotels 120.74 120.79 points Oct 2026
CPI Transportation 137.84 137.66 points Oct 2026
Export Prices 123.50 120.90 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 3.60 3.90 percent Oct 2026
Import Prices 104.00 102.70 points Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 4.20 4.30 percent Oct 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.30 0.10 percent Oct 2026


Tanzania Inflation Rate
In Tanzania, the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) measures the change over time in the cost of a fixed basket of goods and services that are purchased by a representative sample of households. The index weights are based on expenditures of both urban and rural households in the 25 geographic regions. The most important categories in the NCPI are: Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (28% total weight); Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuel (15%); Transport (14%); Clothing & Footwear (11%); and Furnishing, Housing Equipment and Routine Maintenance of the House (8%). The index also includes: Restaurants & Hotels (7%), Communications (5%), Health (3%), Miscellaneous Goods & Services (2%), Education (2%), Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (2%) and Recreation & Culture (2%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.20 4.30 19.80 3.00 1999 - 2026 percent Monthly
2020=100

News Stream
Tanzania Inflation Rate Holds at 4.3% in September
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania stood at 4.3% in September 2026, unchanged from August and staying at its highest level since April 2023. Upward pressure came primarily from transportation (14.0% vs 13.8% in August); housing and utilities (2.5% vs 2.5%); furnishings and household equipment (2.6% vs 2.6%); education (3.2% vs 3.2%) and information and communication (1.5% vs 1.5%). Meanwhile, price growth eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.9% vs 3.7%), while alcoholic beverages and tobacco inflation slowed to 1.1% from 1.5%. Softer inflation was also recorded for clothing and footwear (1.7% vs 1.8%), health (1.4% vs 1.5%), recreation and culture (0.5% vs 0.7%) and restaurants and accommodation services (2.9% vs 3.0%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.1% in September, the same pace as in the previous month.
2026-10-08
Tanzania Inflation Rate Hits Near 3-1/2-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania inched up to 4.3% in August 2026 from 4.2% in July, reaching the highest level since April 2023. Upward pressure came primarily from prices of transportation (13.8% vs 13.8% in July); education (3.2% vs 2.8%); restaurants & hotels (3% vs 2.7%); furnishings & household equipment (2.6% vs 2.2%) and housing & utilities (2.5% vs 1.6%). Meanwhile, softer price growth was seen for other CPI items such as food & non-alcoholic beverages (3.7% vs 4.1%) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (1.5% vs 1.9%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.1% in August, after decreasing by a similar margin in July.
2026-09-08
Tanzania Inflation Edges Higher in July
Tanzania’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.2% in July 2026 from 4.0% in June, returning to the level last seen in May, which was the highest since January 2023. The acceleration was mainly driven by higher inflation for transport (13.8% vs 13.6%), housing and utilities (1.6% vs 1.2%), restaurants and hotels (2.7% vs 1.9%), health (1.4% vs 1.3%), recreation and culture (0.7% vs 0.5%), education (2.8% vs 2.7%) and clothing and footwear (1.6% vs 1.3%). Meanwhile, inflation for food and alcoholic beverages and tobacco stood at 4.1% and 1.9%, respectively. In contrast, inflation eased for furnishings (2.2% vs 2.5%) and information and communication (0.6% vs 0.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1%, reversing a 0.1% increase in June.
2026-08-10