Stronger price increases for food and transport pushed inflation to 4.9% in January (December: 4.8%). Meanwhile, at its 31 January meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee left its key rate unchanged at 5.00% as inflation remained below target, but continued tightening its stance via other policy measures. Inflation will likely surpass the target this year.
Tanzania Discount Rate (%, eop) Data
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Discount Rate (%, eop) | 9.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |