Tanzania to overtake Kenya as East Africa’s largest economy in 10 yrs

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Tanzania’s economy, which now stands at $85.4 billion (Sh200 trillion), is set to grow into a $136 billion economy by 2028.

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The race for economic supremacy in the East African region is set to take a more competitive twist as projections point to Tanzania overtaking Kenya in the next 10 years.

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Tanzania’s economy, which now stands at $85.4 billion (Sh200 trillion), is set to grow into a $136 billion economy by 2028.

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In contrast, Kenya’s economy, which is the largest in East Africa at $118.1 billion, will be a $151 billion economy by 2028.

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However, based on the economic outlook provided by the IMF and banking on the GDP growth trends of the two countries, Tanzania will outpace Kenya’s economic growth and will have a larger economy in the next 10.

Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 46 of the continent’s 54 countries, excluding giants such as Morocco and Egypt.

Nigeria remains the largest economy in the region with a GDP, in current prices, of $506.6 billion followed by South Africa ($399 billion), and Ethiopia ($156.1 billion).

GDP growth between Tanzania and Kenya

2023

Kenya – 5.3% – Tanzania – 5.2%

2024

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Tanzania – 6.4% – Kenya – 5.4%

2025

Tanzania – 6.5% – Kenya – 5.5%

2026

Tanzania – 6.8% – Kenya – 5.5%

2027

Tanzania – 7% – Kenya – 5.5%

2028

Tanzania – 7% – Kenya – 5.5%

Source: norvanreports.com

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