Domestic Remittances Statistics in Tanzania (2026)
In 2024, 49.1% of adults in Tanzania sent or received domestic remittances, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 48.9% in 2021 to 49.1% in 2024 (+0.2 percentage points). Tanzania ranks #26 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #31 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 49.1% (2024)
- Domestic Remittances in Tanzania as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +0.2 pp (2024)
- Up from 48.9% in 2021 to 49.1% in 2024 (+0.2 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 49.1% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Tanzania.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #26 of 36 (2024)
- Tanzania ranks 26 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #31 of 109 (2024)
- Tanzania ranks 31 of 109 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 53.6% (2024)
- Tanzania (49.1%) is below the average of 53.6% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Sent or received domestic remittances: using an account (% age 15+) (2024)
- 33.4% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Tanzania (2024)
- 31.2% (2024)
- 31.2% of the population in Tanzania used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 68.6 million (2024)
- Tanzania had a population of 68.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.1% | +0.2 pp |
| 2021 | 48.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Tanzania sent or received domestic remittances?
49.1% of adults in Tanzania sent or received domestic remittances in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has domestic remittances in Tanzania changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 48.9% in 2021 to 49.1% in 2024.
How does Tanzania compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Tanzania ranks 26 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 49.1% versus a regional average of 53.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Tanzania rank globally on domestic remittances?
Tanzania ranks 31 of 109 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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