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Tanzania December Inflation Rate Hits 4-Month High
Tanzania's annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in December of 2020 from 3% in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since August, mainly pushed up by prices of housing & utilities (10.2% vs 9.1% in November); food & non-alcoholic beverages (3% vs 2.8%) and clothing & footwear (2.7% vs 1.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices inched up 0.8%, after increasing 0.3% in the previous month. Main upward pressure came from prices of food (1.5% vs 0.3%), of which rice (1.0%), maize grains (2.6%), maize flour (1.9%), sorghum grain (2.6%), fresh fish (1.2%), sunflower oil (3.1%), cooking oil (3.1%), fruits (1.9%), vegetables (2.5%), beans (2.0%), fresh cassava (1.2%), sweet potatoes (3.0%) and cooking bananas (3.0%).
Published on 2021-01-08

Tanzania November Inflation Rate at Over 1-1/2-Year Low
Tanzania's annual inflation rate edged down to 3% in November of 2020 from 3.1% in each of the previous two months, reaching its lowest level since February of 2019. Prices slowed mostly for food & non-alcoholic beverages (2.8% vs 3.4% in October), namely food consumed at home and away from home (3.7% vs 4.4%) and transport (1.6% vs 2%). In addition, cost decreased for alcoholic beverages & tobacco (-0.6%, the same pace as in October). Meantime, inflation remained steady for furnishings (at 1.5%); education (at 1.3%); restaurants & hotels (at 1.6%) and miscellaneous goods & services (at 0.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.3%, after dropping 0.1% in the preceding month. Main upward pressure came from prices of non-food products, of which dental services in private hospitals (1.5%), petrol (1.2%), passenger transport by air (1.5%) and charcoal (1.9%).
Published on 2020-12-13

Tanzania October Inflation Rate Steady at 1-1/2-Year Low
Tanzania's annual inflation rate stood 3.1% in October of 2020, unchanged from September which was the lowest since March of 2019. Prices slowed for housing & utilities (8.2% vs 8.5% in September) and furnishings (1.5% vs 1.7%), while inflation was steady for food & non-alcoholic beverages (at 3.4 %); clothing & footwear (at 2%) and health (at 0.9%). On the other hand, higher costs were seen for transport (2% vs 1.7%); recreation & culture (0.6% vs -0.3%); education (1.3% vs 1.2%) and restaurants & hotels (1.6% vs 1.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged down 0.1%, after decreasing 0.3% in September, mainly due to lower food prices, of which maize flour (-3.8%), fresh fish (-1.1%), cooking bananas (-3.1%), fruits such as mangoes and melons (-4.4%) and vegetables such as spinach and tomatoes (-2.5%).
Published on 2020-11-09

Tanzania September Inflation Rate at 1-1/2-Year Low of 3.1%
Tanzania's annual inflation rate edged down to 3.1 percent in September of 2020 from 3.3 percent in the prior month. It was the lowest inflation rate since March of 2019, amid a slowdown in prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (3.4 percent vs 3.7 percent in August) and restaurants & hotels (1.5 percent vs 1.9 percent). In addition, cost dropped for recreation & culture (-0.3 percent vs 0.4 percent) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (-0.6 percent vs 0.9 percent). Meantime, inflation remained steady for transport (at 1.7 percent); furnishings (at 1.7 percent); communication (at 0.5 percent) and health (at 0.9 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased 0.3 percent, after falling 0.5 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-10-08

Tanzania July Inflation Rate Ticks Up to 3.3%
Tanzania's annual inflation rate rose to 3.3 percent in July of 2020 from 2.9 percent in the prior month which was the lowest since April of 2019. Prices continued to advance for housing & utilities (9.5 percent vs 9.2 percent in July) and they rebounded for transport (0.5 percent vs -0.3 percent) and recreation & culture (0.7 percent vs -1 percent). Meantime, inflation remained steady for food & non-alcoholic beverages (at 3.8 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were down 0.2 percent, the same pace as in the preceding month, on account of food products. Main downward pressure came from prices of rice (-1.9 percent), maize grains (-2.9 percent), maize flour (-1.6 percent), sorghum grain (-2.8 percent), sardines (-2 percent), beans (-1.7 percent), round potatoes (-1.7 percent), sweet potatoes (-1.2 percent) and cooking bananas (-2.6 percent).
Published on 2020-08-10

Tanzania June Inflation Rate Steady at Over 1-Year Low
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania stood at 2.9 percent in June of 2020, the lowest since April of 2019, as prices slowed for food & non-alcoholic beverages (3.8 percent vs 4.4 percent in May). In addition, costs fell for transport (-0.3 percent vs 1.3 percent) and recreation & culture (-1 percent vs -1.2 percent). Conversely, inflation picked up for housing & utilities (9.2 percent vs 6.7 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged down 0.2 percent, after increasing 0.2 percent in the prior month.
Published on 2020-07-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Slows for 3rd Month to 3.2%
Annual inflation rate in Tanzania eased to 3.2 percent in May of 2020 from 3.3 percent in April, reaching a fresh low since April of 2019. Prices slowed mainly for food & non-alcoholic beverages (4.6 percent vs 4.6 percent in April) and transport (1.3 percent vs 1.7 percent) but rose faster for housing and utilities (6.7 percent vs 6.5 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up 0.2 percent, after increasing 0.4 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-06-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 1-Year Low of 3.3%
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania edged down to 3.3 percent in April of 2020 from 3.4 percent in the previous month, reaching the lowest level since April of 2019. Prices slowed primarily for food & non-alcoholic beverages (4.6 percent vs 5.3 percent in March); transport (1.7 percent vs 2.2 percent) and recreation & culture (0.7 percent vs 1.1 percent). In contrast, inflation remained steady for restaurants & hotels (at 0.7 percent) and furnishings (at 1.7 percent) while housing & utility prices continued to advance (6.5 percent vs 4.9 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.4 percent, after increasing 1.1 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-05-11

Tanzania March Inflation Rate at 6-Month Low of 3.4%
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania dropped to 3.4 percent in March of 2020 from 3.7 percent in the previous month, reaching its lowest level since last September. Prices slowed mostly for food & non-alcoholic beverages (5.3 percent vs 5.9 percent in February); restaurants & hotels (0.7 percent vs 2.1 percent) and furnishings (1.7 percent vs 2.2 percent). Meantime, costs advanced at the same pace for transport (2.2 percent) and recreation & culture (1.1 percent). Conversely, inflation quickened for housing & utilities (4.9 percent vs 4.5 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 1.1 percent, the same pace as in the previous month.
Published on 2020-04-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Steady at 3.7% in February
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania came in at 3.7 percent in February of 2020, unchanged from the previous month. Prices slowed mostly for housing & utilities (4.5 percent vs 4.8 percent in January); furnishings (2.2 percent vs 2.5 percent); restaurants & hotels (2.1 percent vs 2.8 percent) and miscellaneous goods & services (1.5 percent vs 1.6 percent). Also, cost advanced at the same pace for clothing & footwear (2.1 percent) and recreation & culture (1.1 percent). On the other hand, inflation edged higher for transport (2.2 percent vs 1.7 percent) and food & non-alcoholic beverages (5.9 percent vs 5.7 percent), after locusts invasions have destroyed a vast extension of crop fields. On a monthly basis, consumer prices inched up 1.1 percent, after increasing 0.4 percent in the prior month.
Published on 2020-03-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Drops to 3.7% in January
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania edged down to 3.7 percent in January of 2020 from an over 1-1/2-year high of 3.8 percent in the previous month. Prices rose at a slower pace for food & non-alcoholic beverages (5.7 percent vs 6.3 percent in December); clothing & footwear (2.1 percent vs 2.2 percent); furnishings (2.5 percent vs 2.7 percent); restaurants & hotels (2.8 percent vs 3.2 percent) and recreation & culture (1.1 percent vs 1.4 percent). On the other hand, inflation edged higher primarily for transport (1.7 percent vs 0.8 percent) and housing & utilities (4.8 percent vs 4.4 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.4 percent, after rising 0.6 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-02-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate Steady at Over 1-1/2-Year High of 3.8%
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania remained unchanged at 3.8 percent in December 2019, its highest level since April 2018. Prices rose faster primarily for food & non-alcoholic beverages (6.3 percent vs 6.1 percent in November); transport (0.8 percent vs 0.4 percent) and housing & utilities (4.4 percent vs 3.7 percent). Meanwhile, inflation softened for clothing & footwear (2.2 percent vs 2.3 percent); furnishings (2.7 percent vs 3.9 percent); restaurants & hotels (3.2 percent vs 4 percent); alcoholic beverages & tobacco (0.6 percent vs 1.3 percent); furnishings (2.7 percent vs 3.9 percent) and health (1.5 percent vs 1.8 percent). Meantime, cost advanced at the same pace for recreation & culture (1.4 percent) and education (1.6 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.6 percent, after rising 0.5 percent in the prior month. The slight uptick in monthly inflation was attributed to the price increase for both food and non-food items.
Published on 2020-01-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate at Over 1-1/2-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania increased to 3.8 percent in November 2019 from 3.6 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since April 2018, amid rising prices of food.
Published on 2019-12-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate Ticks Up to 3.6%
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania rose to 3.6 percent in October 2019 from 3.4 percent in the previous month, as prices advanced faster for food. Meanwhile, cost slowed for non-food products. On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased 0.1 percent, the same pace as in the previous month.
Published on 2019-11-11

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 5-Month Low of 3.4%
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania eased to 3.4 percent in September 2019, its lowest in five months, from 3.6 percent in the previous month. Prices slowed for non-food products while rose faster for food.
Published on 2019-10-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate Slows to 3.6% in August
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania decreased to 3.6 percent in August 2019 from 3.7 percent in the prior month, as prices rose at a slower pace mainly for housing & utilities and transport.
Published on 2019-09-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate Steady at 3.7% in July
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania stood at over 1-year high of 3.7 percent in July 2019, unchanged from the previous month. Prices rose faster for food but slowed for transport and housing.
Published on 2019-08-09

Tanzania Inflation Rate at Over 1-Year High of 3.7%
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania increased to 3.7 percent in June 2019 from 3.5 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since April last year, amid rising prices of food, transport and housing & utilities.
Published on 2019-07-08

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 1-Year High of 3.5%
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania rose to 3.5 percent in May 2019 from 3.2 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since May last year, as prices advanced faster mostly for food & non-alcoholic beverages and transport.
Published on 2019-06-10

Tanzania Inflation Rate at 4-Month High in April
The annual inflation rate in Tanzania ticked up to 3.2 percent in April 2019 from 3.1 percent in the previous month. It is the highest inflation rate since December, mainly driven by rising food prices.
Published on 2019-05-08