Average hourly earnings of employees in Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania, United Republic of: Average hourly earnings of employees was 2,796 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Average hourly earnings of employees in Tanzania, United Republic of, 2001–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, average hourly earnings of employees in Tanzania, United Republic of stood at 2,796.
That represents a change of down 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average hourly earnings of employees in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 3,247 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 265.64, in 2001.
That places Tanzania, United Republic of 11th out of 55 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Average hourly earnings of employees in Tanzania, United Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 265.64 | — |
| 2006 | 541.66 | +103.9% |
| 2010 | 2,504 | +362.3% |
| 2012 | 2,542 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 3,247 | +27.7% |
| 2020 | 2,257 | -30.5% |
| 2024 | 2,796 | +23.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 403.65 | 265.64 | 541.66 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,764 | 2,504 | 3,247 | 3 |
| 2020s | 2,526 | 2,257 | 2,796 | 2 |
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More work & labour data for Tanzania, United Republic of
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 7,078 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 83.66 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 36,231 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 3.35 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 3.13 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 83.7% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 87.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average hourly earnings of employees in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Average hourly earnings of employees in Tanzania, United Republic of was 2,796 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 3,247 in 2014.
- What is the lowest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 265.64 in 2001.
- How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for average hourly earnings of employees?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 11th out of 55 countries with data for 2024.
- Is average hourly earnings of employees rising or falling in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania, United Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average hourly earnings of employees (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. The earnings of employees relate to the gross remuneration in cash and in kind paid to employees, as a rule at regular intervals, for time worked or work done together with remuneration for time not worked, such as annual vacation, other type of paid leave or holidays. Earnings exclude employers' contributions in respect of their employees paid to social security and pension schemes and also the benefits received by employees under these schemes. Earnings also exclude severance and termination pay. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.