Development of inflation rates in Tanzania
The inflation rate for consumer prices in Tanzania moved over the past 38 years between 4.7% and 36.1%. For 2017, an inflation rate of 5.3% was calculated.During the observation period from 1979 to 2017, the average inflation rate was 17.8% per year. Overall, the price increase was 43,504.05 %. An item that cost 100 Shilling in 1979 was so charged 43,604.05 Shilling in the beginning of 2018.
In only a very few countries, the price increase is that high. The rate of 36.1% in 1984 means, that compared to the previous year all prices have been increased by an average of 36.1%. In comparison to other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer on average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.
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Performance over the last 38 years compared to the European Union
Performance based on 100% in 1978.
Inflation calculator for Tanzania
Enter any amount, an initial year and an end year here. You will then be issued with the amount that arose from the original amount after inflation. Example: 1000 Shilling in 1979 corresponds to an amount of 436,040.46 Shilling at the beginning of 2018 due to inflation.Development of inflation rates for consumer goods in Tanzania
| Jahr | Tanzania | Ø European Union |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 12.95 % | 8.98 % |
| 1980 | 30.20 % | 13.52 % |
| 1981 | 25.65 % | 11.82 % |
| 1982 | 28.93 % | 9.47 % |
| 1983 | 27.06 % | 8.52 % |
| 1984 | 36.15 % | 7.37 % |
| 1985 | 33.28 % | 5.61 % |
| 1986 | 32.43 % | 3.55 % |
| 1987 | 29.95 % | 4.07 % |
| 1988 | 31.19 % | 4.22 % |
| 1989 | 25.85 % | 5.72 % |
| 1990 | 35.83 % | 6.30 % |
| 1991 | 28.70 % | 5.93 % |
| 1992 | 21.85 % | 5.60 % |
| 1993 | 25.28 % | 4.79 % |
| 1994 | 34.08 % | 4.71 % |
| 1995 | 27.43 % | 4.32 % |
| 1996 | 20.98 % | 3.31 % |
| 1997 | 16.09 % | 2.72 % |
| 1998 | 12.80 % | 2.40 % |
| 1999 | 7.89 % | 2.15 % |
| 2000 | 5.92 % | 3.10 % |
| 2001 | 5.15 % | 3.15 % |
| 2002 | 5.32 % | 2.31 % |
| 2003 | 5.30 % | 2.08 % |
| 2004 | 4.74 % | 2.26 % |
| 2005 | 5.03 % | 2.47 % |
| 2006 | 7.25 % | 2.60 % |
| 2007 | 7.03 % | 2.48 % |
| 2008 | 10.28 % | 4.16 % |
| 2009 | 12.14 % | 0.93 % |
| 2010 | 6.20 % | 1.67 % |
| 2011 | 12.69 % | 3.31 % |
| 2012 | 16.00 % | 2.63 % |
| 2013 | 7.87 % | 1.31 % |
| 2014 | 6.13 % | 0.22 % |
| 2015 | 5.59 % | -0.05 % |
| 2016 | 5.17 % | 0.22 % |
| 2017 | 5.32 % | 1.47 % |