Tanzania

Tanzania ranks 142nd of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 41.2. This is 66% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Tanzania in the 27th percentile, 4.2 points below the global average of 45.4.

Tanzania performs best in Resource Efficiency (34th) and Natural Capital (90th), and weakest in Intellectual Capital (153rd) and Governance (151st). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Social Capital 113th, Economic Sustainability 142nd.

Tanzania's GSCI score has improved by 1.3 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is positive (+0.9 points).

Tanzania has a population of 68.6 million, 65% above the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 72 people per km², 25% above the world average (58). Its GDP is $78.8 billion, 86% below the average country ($569.2 billion).

Tanzania's GDP per capita is $1,186, 8.7% of the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.