2019 Tanzania in Figures The United Republic of Tanzania 2019 TANZANIA IN FIGURES National Bureau of Statistics Dodoma June 2020 H. E. Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli President of the United Republic of Tanzania “Statistics are very vital in the development of any country particularly when they are of good quality since they enable government to understand the needs of its people, set goals and formulate development programmes and monitor their implementation” H.E. Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli the President of the United Republic of Tanzania at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the new NBS offices in Dodoma December, 2017. What is the importance of statistics in your daily life? “Statistical information is very important as it helps a person to do things in an organizational way with greater precision unlike when one does not have. In my business, for example, statistics help me know where I can get raw materials, get to know the number of my customers and help me prepare products accordingly. Indeed, the numbers show the trend of my business which allows me to predict the future. My customers are both locals and foreigners who yearly visit the region. In June every year, I gather information from various institutions which receive foreign visitors here in Dodoma. With estimated number of visitors in hand, it gives me ample time to prepare products for my clients’ satisfaction. In terms of my daily life, Statistics help me in understanding my daily household needs hence make proper expenditures.” Mr. Kulwa James Zimba, Artist, Sixth street Dodoma.”. What is the importance of statistics in your daily life? “Statistical Data is useful for development at family as well as national level because without statistics one cannot plan and implement development plans properly. At the household level, if you are to be successful you have to know the basics needs of the households and find the way to meet those needs. For example, in order to satisfy the needs of my household, I have to take into consideration the number of household members, establish their needs and find out how much resources required to meet those needs. The same to the country, in order to achieve national development which is basically a result of better planning, the government needs statistics. Let us look at the Fifth phase Government under His Excellency President Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli decision to audit civil servant payroll which revealed more than 10, 000 ‘ghost workers’ whose cost to the government was more than USD 2m per month. Having the right number of Government employees help to understand the actual cost of government wage bill and make proper planning. Therefore, Statistics is very essential because without numbers it becomes difficult to do business.” Mr. Mzamilu Issa Issondo, a grocery retailer, Chang’ombe, Dodoma. ### Preface Tanzania in Figures 2019 booklet gives clear insight of Tanzania in economic performance, social, environmental and political spheres. Tanzania in Figures 2019 booklet presents the data series for the period from 2015 to 2019. This booklet provides aggregated data and contains information from various official statistical publications compiled by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), sector ministries, Government Departments and Agencies. The indicators presented are useful to policy makers for planning, monitoring and evaluation of various development programs at all levels. The National Bureau of Statistics, as a coordinator and producer of official statistics in the Country, appreciates the contributions made by various stakeholders in statistics for supplying inputs used in the compilation of this booklet. In order to effectively participate in strengthening the National Statistical System (NSS), we urge further co-operation in updating and compilation of the forthcoming editions of similar booklet and other statistical publications. The latest figures for 2019 presented in this booklet for some indicators are provisional and may be revised according to the NBS revision policies. Also, information in some tables are sourced from census and surveys which mostly are conducted in a lag of ten or five years. The data gaps attributed to the surveys shall be filled immediately upon availability of respective survey reports. Comments and suggestions that may help to enrich the next edition of Tanzania in Figures are welcome from all stakeholders. The soft copy is also available on the NBS website; www.nbs.go.tz. For more detailed information on the published statistics, please visit the NBS library and the website. i ### WHAT IS NEW IN 2019 The Outbreak of Corona Virus Disease (COVID - 2019) The COVID 2019 pandemic started in December 2019 in China and spread to most of the world countries including Tanzania ii ### Tanzania recorded the first incidence of COVID – 19 on 16th March, 2020. By 29th April, 2020 Corona cases reported in the country was 480 while 167 had been recovered and death record reached 16. Honorable Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa (MP) The Prime Minister of United Republic of Tanzania iii ### Number of New Confirmed COVID -19 Cases by Region, Tanzania; 20 April 2020 Source: Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children iv ### Preference in Africa According to Worldometer website, as of 14th May 2020 a total confirmed case in Africa was 74,064 in which South Africa was leading with 12,074 cases while the least country was Lesotho with 1 reported case. Out of total confirmed cases 26,342 have been recovered equivalent to 35.6 percent and total death were 2,508 which is equivalent to 3.4 percent while active cases were 45,214 equivalents to 61.0 percent. v ### COVID -19 Total Confirmed Case in Africa as of 10 AM CEST; 11 May, 2020 Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Situation Report - 112 vi ### COVID -19 Total Death in Africa as of 10 AM CEST; 11 May, 2020 Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Situation Report - 112 vii ### COVID -19 Total Confirmed New Cases in Africa as of 10 AM CEST; 11 May, 2020 Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Situation Report - 112 viii ### COVID -19 Total New Death in Africa as of 10 AM CEST; 11 May, 2020 Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Situation Report - 112 ix ### Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Cases as per WHO Region by 10:00 CEST; 13 May 2020 WHO Region Total New cases 24 hours Death New Death 24 hours Globally 4,170,424 81,577 287,399 4,245 Africa 49,429 2,600 1,500 51 America 1,781,564 37,847 106,504 1,955 Eastern Mediterranean 284,270 10,243 9,259 121 Europe 1,780,316 24,527 159,799 1,918 South-East Asia 110,932 5,031 3,746 149 Western Pacific 163,201 1,329 6,578 51 Other* 712 0 13 0 Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Situation Report - 114 Other*: includes cases reported under the international conveyance (Diamond Princess). x ### Contents Preface .......................................................................................................................................................................................... i WHAT IS NEW.............................................................................................................................................................................. ii Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols and Notes ............................................................................................................................ xiii 1.0 Background ................................................................................................................................................................1 2.0 Geography .................................................................................................................................................................2 3.0 Politics .....................................................................................................................................................................15 4.0 Population ................................................................................................................................................................18 5.0 Health ......................................................................................................................................................................24 6.0 Education .................................................................................................................................................................36 7.0 Employment .............................................................................................................................................................40 8.0 Investment................................................................................................................................................................44 9.0 Household Budget Survey Statistics ....................................................................................................................45 10.0 Economic Indicators..................................................................................................................................................48 11.0 Foreign Trade ...........................................................................................................................................................60 12.0 Performance Indicators for Selected Economic Activities ...........................................................................................61 12.1 Agriculture and Livestock ........................................................................................................................