Total Investment: Tanzania
Tanzania's total investment is currently 37.952 % of GDP as of 2026. # Tanzania Total Investment Tanzania's total investment stands at 37.
Current (2026)
37.952 % of GDP
+1.2% y/y
Peak (2021)
40.795 % of GDP
Low (2004)
27.945 % of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
2004–2026 · 23 pts
Total Investment — Tanzania
2004 — 2026
Total Investment — Tanzania
Analysis# Tanzania Total Investment
Tanzania's total investment stands at 37.952% of GDP in 2026, reflecting a substantial recovery from the post-2004 low of 27.945%. The country achieved its all-time peak of 40.795% in 2021, demonstrating significant capital mobilization during that period. Over the 22-year span from 2004 to 2026, investment as a share of GDP has grown 35.8%, indicating a long-term shift toward greater capital formation and economic development.
The most notable inflection point occurred between 2019 and 2020, when investment jumped from 34.268% to 38.484%—a 1.2 percentage point surge likely reflecting pandemic-related policy responses. Following the 2021 peak, investment gradually moderated, settling into a stable range between 37% and 38% through 2025-2026. This plateau suggests Tanzania is maintaining elevated investment levels without the sharp volatility seen earlier in the decade.
Historical Data
23 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37.952 % of GDP | +1.19% |
| 2025 | 37.507 % of GDP | +1.19% |
| 2024 | 37.067 % of GDP | -0.00% |
| 2023 | 37.068 % of GDP | -5.59% |
| 2022 | 39.261 % of GDP | -3.76% |
| 2021 | 40.795 % of GDP | +6.01% |
| 2020 | 38.484 % of GDP | +12.30% |
| 2019 | 34.268 % of GDP | +4.56% |
| 2018 | 32.775 % of GDP | -1.46% |
| 2017 | 33.262 % of GDP | +3.38% |
| 2016 | 32.175 % of GDP | -1.78% |
| 2015 | 32.759 % of GDP | -13.00% |
| 2014 | 37.654 % of GDP | +0.49% |
| 2013 | 37.47 % of GDP | +7.54% |
| 2012 | 34.844 % of GDP | -1.22% |
| 2011 | 35.273 % of GDP | +8.90% |
| 2010 | 32.39 % of GDP | -6.64% |
| 2009 | 34.694 % of GDP | -8.65% |
| 2008 | 37.981 % of GDP | +15.39% |
| 2007 | 32.914 % of GDP | +4.12% |
Show all 23 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 31.613 % of GDP | +3.22% |
| 2005 | 30.626 % of GDP | +9.59% |
| 2004 | 27.945 % of GDP | — |
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