External Debt in Tanzania
External debt in Tanzania was 42.2% of GDP in 2021, compared to 30.6% of GDP ten years earlier. External debt averaged 37.8% of GDP over the last decade, which was above the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 32.9%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Tanzania External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Tanzania from 2012 to 2021.
Source: World Bank.
Tanzania External Debt Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 41.0 | 41.4 | 40.6 | 42.2 | - |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 22.4 | 24.2 | 25.5 | 28.5 | - |