The Central Bank of Tanzania has projected a GDP growth of 6.3% for 2026 and 6.6% for 2027, driven by public and private investments as well as exports. According to its latest Monetary Policy Statement for 2026/27, key sectors contributing to this growth include agriculture, mining, tourism, and construction. Inflation is expected to rise but will remain within the target range of 3-5%.

Tanzania's mining revenue reached TZS 1.394 trillion (approximately USD 558 million) in the 2025/26 financial year, exceeding the target of TZS 1.2 trillion by 16.13%. This figure represents a 30.2% increase from the previous year's revenue of TZS 1.071 trillion. The mining sector's contribution to GDP averaged 11.9% in 2025, with mineral exports rising by 31.1% to USD 5.4 billion.

Tanzania's annual headline inflation rose to 4.2% in May 2026, up from 4.0% in April, primarily due to an 11.9% increase in transport prices linked to monthly fuel price hikes of 13.8% for diesel and 10.4% for petrol. Core inflation also increased to 3.4% from 3.1%, indicating broader price pressures beyond food and energy, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Tanzania's 2026/27 budget is set at TZS 62.33 trillion (USD 24 billion), reflecting a 10.3% increase from the previous year. The budget aims for a 6.3% GDP growth, with 74.2% of funding sourced from domestic revenue as grants decrease by 39.1%. Key measures for investors include reducing the deemed profit-distribution tax from 30% to 15%, a one-year income tax holiday for new businesses, and VAT exemptions on specific sectors.

According to Tanzania Affairs, the Bank of Tanzania is positioned to sustain the stability of the shilling due to its strong gold reserves. This stability is attributed to the leadership of President Dr. Samia, who has carefully managed initiatives to support the economy in 2026.

In Q4 2025, the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority reported 278 projects valued at USD 3.16 billion, significantly up from USD 1.57 billion the previous year. This investment is expected to create 71,412 jobs, with China contributing USD 950 million. The report also announced the opening of four Special Economic Zones in Bagamoyo, Kibaha, Dodoma, and Kahama, and two public-private partnership projects in Dar es Salaam worth TZS 182 billion, targeting sectors like manufacturing and mining.