Demand deposits in Tanzania
Tanzania: Demand deposits was 1.46 trillion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1.46 trillion current LCU
Change on year
down 16.6%
World rank
1st
of 35 countries
All-time high
1.75 trillion current LCU
in 2010
All-time low
-22.90 billion current LCU
in 1998
Years of data
30
1982–2011
Demand deposits in Tanzania, 1982–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for demand deposits in Tanzania is 1.46 trillion current LCU, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 16.6% on the previous year and up 1,093.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, demand deposits in Tanzania peaked at 1.75 trillion current LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, -22.90 billion current LCU, in 1998.
That places Tanzania 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Demand deposits in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2.75 billion current LCU | — |
| 1983 | 1.25 billion current LCU | -54.5% |
| 1984 | 4.17 billion current LCU | +233.3% |
| 1985 | 3.82 billion current LCU | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 2.98 billion current LCU | -22.0% |
| 1987 | 6.66 billion current LCU | +123.6% |
| 1988 | 12.55 billion current LCU | +88.5% |
| 1989 | 15.35 billion current LCU | +22.3% |
| 1990 | 23.21 billion current LCU | +51.2% |
| 1991 | 19.46 billion current LCU | -16.1% |
| 1992 | 38.46 billion current LCU | +97.6% |
| 1993 | 49.99 billion current LCU | +30.0% |
| 1994 | 70.68 billion current LCU | +41.4% |
| 1995 | 80.35 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 169.31 billion current LCU | +110.7% |
| 1997 | 56.80 billion current LCU | -66.5% |
| 1998 | -22.90 billion current LCU | -140.3% |
| 1999 | 42.40 billion current LCU | -285.1% |
| 2000 | 74.97 billion current LCU | +76.8% |
| 2001 | 122.61 billion current LCU | +63.5% |
| 2002 | 615.61 billion current LCU | +402.1% |
| 2003 | 265.00 billion current LCU | -57.0% |
| 2004 | 364.82 billion current LCU | +37.7% |
| 2005 | 531.82 billion current LCU | +45.8% |
| 2006 | 650.09 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 647.73 billion current LCU | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 937.69 billion current LCU | +44.8% |
| 2009 | 776.14 billion current LCU | -17.2% |
| 2010 | 1.75 trillion current LCU | +126.0% |
| 2011 | 1.46 trillion current LCU | -16.6% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 1.46 trillion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.20 billion current LCU, 130.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 1.46 trillion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.76 billion current LCU, 389.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.19 billion current LCU | 1.25 billion current LCU | 15.35 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 1990s | 52.78 billion current LCU | -22.90 billion current LCU | 169.31 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 498.65 billion current LCU | 74.97 billion current LCU | 937.69 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.61 trillion current LCU | 1.46 trillion current LCU | 1.75 trillion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More financial sector data for Tanzania
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.8467 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is demand deposits in Tanzania?
- Demand deposits in Tanzania was 1.46 trillion current LCU in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest demand deposits recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.75 trillion current LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest demand deposits recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.90 billion current LCU in 1998.
- How does Tanzania rank for demand deposits?
- Tanzania ranks 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2011.
- Is demand deposits rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,093.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Demand deposits (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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