International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Tanzania
Tanzania: International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items was 87.10 million current US$ in 2019. ◆ Volatile
International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Tanzania, 1997–2019
Source: Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Tanzania is 87.10 million current US$, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.9% on the previous year and up 117.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Tanzania peaked at 93.00 million current US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 17.00 million current US$, in 1997.
Tanzania ranks 78th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 17.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1998 | 28.00 million current US$ | +64.7% |
| 1999 | 33.00 million current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2000 | 32.00 million current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 36.00 million current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 24.00 million current US$ | -33.3% |
| 2003 | 22.00 million current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 25.00 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 23.00 million current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 37.00 million current US$ | +60.9% |
| 2007 | 21.00 million current US$ | -43.2% |
| 2008 | 25.00 million current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2009 | 40.00 million current US$ | +60.0% |
| 2010 | 31.00 million current US$ | -22.5% |
| 2011 | 29.00 million current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 36.00 million current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2013 | 67.00 million current US$ | +86.1% |
| 2014 | 83.00 million current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2015 | 93.00 million current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 70.00 million current US$ | -24.7% |
| 2017 | 66.00 million current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 80.00 million current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2019 | 87.10 million current US$ | +8.9% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 87.10 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 39.50 million current US$, 2.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 87.10 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22.50 million current US$, 3.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.00 million current US$ | 17.00 million current US$ | 33.00 million current US$ | 3 |
| 2000s | 28.50 million current US$ | 21.00 million current US$ | 40.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.21 million current US$ | 29.00 million current US$ | 93.00 million current US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
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- 77 Guatemala 90.00 million current US$ compare
- 79 Estonia 82.00 million current US$ compare
- 79 Iraq 82.00 million current US$ compare
- 81 Angola 76.00 million current US$ compare
- 81 Mali 76.00 million current US$ compare
- 81 Syria 76.00 million current US$ compare
More private sector data for Tanzania
- Merchandise trade 27.5% (2025)
- Food imports 8.2% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 73.7% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 14.81 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 2.70 billion current US$ (2024)
- Food exports 31.0% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 11.4% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 9.96 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 6.80 billion current US$ (2024)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 141.13 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Tanzania?
- International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Tanzania was 87.10 million current US$ in 2019, according to Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism.
- What is the highest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 93.00 million current US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.00 million current US$ in 1997.
- How does Tanzania rank for international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items?
- Tanzania ranks 78th out of 179 countries with data for 2019.
- Is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism, published as part of International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International tourism expenditures for passenger transport items are expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries for all services provided during international transportation by nonresident carriers. Also included are passenger services performed within an economy by nonresident carriers. Excluded are passenger services provided to nonresidents by resident carriers within the resident economies; these are included in travel items. In addition to the services covered by passenger fares--including fares that are a part of package tours but excluding cruise fares, which are included in travel--passenger services include such items as charges for excess baggage, vehicles, or other personal accompanying effects and expenditures for food, drink, or other items for which passengers make expenditures while on board carriers. Data are in current U.S. dollars.