Tanzania Inflation Increases To 5.3% In May 2015

According to The National Bureau of Statistics of Tanzania (NBS) the Annual Headline Inflation Rate for the month of May 2015 has increased to 5.3% from 4.5% recorded in April, 2015.

The National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) which measures the change over time in the cost of a fixed basket of 224 goods and services purchased by a representative sample of households in Tanzania on monthly basis, increased from 149.89 in May, 2014 to 157.86 in May, 2015.

Food and Non Alcoholic Beverages Inflation Rate for the Month of May 2015 has increased to 8.5% from 7.1% recorded in April, 2015.

Tanzania Investment Guide 2026 Free Edition

The 12 months index change for non food products has slightly increased to 1.4% in May, 2015 from 1.0% recorded in April, 2015.

The Annual Inflation Rate which excludes food and energy for the month of May, 2015 has stagnated at 2.1% as it was recorded in April, 2015.

Want to know more about the Economy in Tanzania? Our free overview of the Tanzania Business and Investment Guide 2026 covers the Economy, plus key sectors and investment opportunities. The complete 141-page edition includes policies, taxation, key regulations, full macroeconomic data, and sources.

Download Free OverviewGet the Full Guide
Related Posts
TRA Targets TZS 41.83 Trillion Revenue in 2026/2027
Read More

TRA Targets TZS 41.83 Trillion Revenue in 2026/2027

TRA has adopted new strategies to reach a revenue collection target of TZS 41.830 trillion for the 2026/2027 financial year. The Authority collected TZS 37.96 trillion in 2025/2026, equivalent to 105% of its TZS 36.07 trillion target.
EU-Tanzania Investment & Business Forum 2026-2027
Read More

EU–Tanzania Investment and Business Forum 2026-2027 to Connect Investors and Businesses

The EU–Tanzania Investment and Business Forum 2026–2027 will connect European investors, Tanzanian businesses, and public institutions to develop new investment partnerships in key sectors, including agriculture, energy, minerals, and digital innovation. The initiative will begin with European roadshows in Helsinki, Finland (28–29 September 2026), Emilia-Romagna, Italy (1–2 October 2026), and The Hague, Netherlands (5–6 October 2026), followed by a high-level forum in Dar es Salaam in early 2027.
IMF Tanzania flag
Read More

IMF Approves USD 443.9 Million for Tanzania, Projects 6.2% GDP Growth Supported by Mining, Agriculture, and Tourism

The IMF Executive Board has approved an immediate disbursement of USD 443.9 million to Tanzania after completing the final reviews under the Extended Credit Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility programmes. The IMF said Tanzania maintained strong economic growth and macroeconomic stability while highlighting the need for continued reforms and fiscal consolidation.
Tanzania-France Business Roundtable in Paris where TPSF and ICC signed a partnership
Read More

Tanzania’s Private Sector Foundation Joins the International Chamber of Commerce

The Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has become an official member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) under a strategic partnership signed at the Tanzania-France Business Roundtable in Paris. TPSF will promote the ICC's trade, dispute-resolution and investment services in Tanzania and establish an ICC Tanzania National Committee, with an office to be launched within a year.