Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU) was 3.64 trillion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Indirect taxes less subsidies in Tanzania, 1981–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 3.64 trillion current LCU for indirect taxes less subsidies in 2011. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 17.5% on the previous year and up 473.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, indirect taxes less subsidies in Tanzania peaked at 3.64 trillion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.27 billion current LCU, in 1981.
That places Tanzania 3rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5.27 billion current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 5.77 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1983 | 7.07 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 1984 | 8.84 billion current LCU | +25.1% |
| 1985 | 11.69 billion current LCU | +32.1% |
| 1986 | 12.10 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 20.11 billion current LCU | +66.2% |
| 1988 | 28.34 billion current LCU | +40.9% |
| 1989 | 41.44 billion current LCU | +46.2% |
| 1990 | 54.56 billion current LCU | +31.6% |
| 1991 | 76.49 billion current LCU | +40.2% |
| 1992 | 96.50 billion current LCU | +26.2% |
| 1993 | 77.75 billion current LCU | -19.4% |
| 1994 | 120.60 billion current LCU | +55.1% |
| 1995 | 163.89 billion current LCU | +35.9% |
| 1996 | 215.96 billion current LCU | +31.8% |
| 1997 | 315.90 billion current LCU | +46.3% |
| 1998 | 321.18 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 380.20 billion current LCU | +18.4% |
| 2000 | 486.87 billion current LCU | +28.1% |
| 2001 | 633.78 billion current LCU | +30.2% |
| 2002 | 710.10 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 2003 | 829.70 billion current LCU | +16.8% |
| 2004 | 978.82 billion current LCU | +18.0% |
| 2005 | 1.16 trillion current LCU | +18.8% |
| 2006 | 1.39 trillion current LCU | +19.8% |
| 2007 | 1.82 trillion current LCU | +30.4% |
| 2008 | 2.38 trillion current LCU | +30.8% |
| 2009 | 2.82 trillion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 3.09 trillion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 3.64 trillion current LCU | +17.5% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 3.64 trillion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 222.96 billion current LCU, 16.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 3.64 trillion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 128.54 billion current LCU, 28.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.63 billion current LCU | 5.27 billion current LCU | 41.44 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 182.30 billion current LCU | 54.56 billion current LCU | 380.20 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.32 trillion current LCU | 486.87 billion current LCU | 2.82 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.36 trillion current LCU | 3.09 trillion current LCU | 3.64 trillion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
- 1 Mozambique 39.08 trillion current LCU compare
- 2 Zambia 8.23 trillion current LCU compare
- 4 Uganda 3.38 trillion current LCU compare
- 5 Guinea 2.88 trillion current LCU compare
- 6 Cote d'Ivoire 1.45 trillion current LCU compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is indirect taxes less subsidies in Tanzania?
- Indirect taxes less subsidies in Tanzania was 3.64 trillion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest indirect taxes less subsidies recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.64 trillion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest indirect taxes less subsidies recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.27 billion current LCU in 1981.
- How does Tanzania rank for indirect taxes less subsidies?
- Tanzania ranks 3rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is indirect taxes less subsidies rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 473.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indirect taxes are the sum of indirect taxes less subsidies. Indirect taxes are those taxes payable by producers that relate to the production, sale, purchase or use of the goods and services. Subsidies are grants on the current account made by general government to private enterprises and unincorporated public enterprises. Data are in current local currency.