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. source: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) - Tanzania

Inflation Rate in Tanzania increased to 4.20 percent in July from 4 percent in June of 2026. Inflation Rate in Tanzania averaged 6.10 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. This page provides - Tanzania Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Tanzania Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Tanzania increased to 4.20 percent in July from 4 percent in June of 2026. Inflation Rate in Tanzania is expected to be 3.50 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
2026-07-08 01:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 4% 4.2% 4.4%
2026-08-10 01:20 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 4.2% 4% 4.1%
2026-09-08 11:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 124.85 125.04 points Jul 2026
Core Consumer Prices 120.44 120.17 points Jul 2026
Core Inflation Rate 3.90 3.70 percent Jul 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 120.73 120.74 points Jul 2026
CPI Transportation 136.11 135.98 points Jul 2026
Export Prices 123.50 120.90 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 4.10 4.10 percent Jul 2026
Import Prices 104.00 102.70 points Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 4.20 4.00 percent Jul 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.10 0.10 percent Jul 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 4.00 19.80 3.00 1999 - 2026 percent Monthly
2020=100

News Stream
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
Tanzania Inflation Rate Hovers at 2023-Highs
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania came in at 4% in June 2026, little changed from May's 4.2%, which was the steepest since April 2023. Upward pressure came mostly from prices of transportation (13.6% vs 11.9% in May); food & non-alcoholic beverges & tobacco (4.1% vs 5.6%) and personal care, social protection and miscellaneous & goods services (3.6% vs 3.5%). The smallest increases were seen for insurance & financial services (0.2% vs 0.2%); recreation, sport & culture (0.5% vs 0.7%) and information & communication (0.9% vs 0.9%). On a monthly basis, the CPI edged up by 0.1%, after a 0.2% increase in the previous month.
2026-07-08
Tanzania Inflation Rate Up for 2nd Month
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania edged up to 4.2% in May 2026 from 4% in the prior month, marking the highest level since April 2023. Upward pressure came primarily from prices of transportation (11.9% vs 9.2% in April) and food & non-alcoholic beverages (5.6% vs 5.7%); alongside miscellaneous goods & services (3.5% vs 3.5%) and education (2.7% vs 2.6%). Meanwhile, prices slowed down for some CPI items, including housing & utilities (0.7% vs 1.7%); health (1.4% vs 1.6%) and clothing & footwear (1.5% vs 1.6%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.2%, following a 1.3% increase in the month before.
2026-06-09