Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 20.72 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Tanzania, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 20.72 for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in 2027.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Tanzania peaked at 33.31 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 14.44, in 2020.
That places Tanzania 40th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17.25 | — |
| 2001 | 17.05 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 17.01 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 18.61 | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 21.97 | +18.0% |
| 2005 | 24.84 | +13.1% |
| 2006 | 27.45 | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 30.32 | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 27.75 | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 27.71 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 28.77 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 33.31 | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 32.53 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 29.38 | -9.7% |
| 2014 | 27.32 | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 26.26 | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 21.17 | -19.4% |
| 2017 | 17.21 | -18.7% |
| 2018 | 19.07 | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 17.69 | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 14.44 | -18.4% |
| 2021 | 17.08 | +18.3% |
| 2022 | 22.48 | +31.6% |
| 2023 | 20.58 | -8.5% |
| 2024 | 21.31 | +3.6% |
| 2025 | 21 | -1.5% |
| 2026 | 20.97 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 20.72 | -1.2% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 20.72 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 65% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 20.72 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.77, 70% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 | 17.01 | 30.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.27 | 17.21 | 33.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.82 | 14.44 | 22.48 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Tanzania?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Tanzania was 20.72 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 33.31 in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.44 in 2020.
- How does Tanzania rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Tanzania ranks 40th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.