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The Tanzania Economic Update released on 2 October projects growth of 6.1% in 2026 and an average of 6.5% over the medium term, driven by private-sector activity. Inflation is within target and public debt is considered sustainable.

The report says the challenge is job quality rather than job numbers; many workers remain in low-productivity agriculture and informal work. It identifies skills, social protection and labour-market systems, alongside productive firm growth, as priorities.