By URT Progress Desk
Dar es Salaam | 8 Jan 2026
Tanzania recorded a strong investment performance in 2025, registering 927 investment projects worth USD 11.09 billion and creating 162,895 jobs, according to data from the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA). The figures underline the country’s continued momentum in industrialisation, infrastructure expansion, and economic diversification.
The manufacturing sector dominated Tanzania’s investment landscape, accounting for 417 projects, representing nearly 45 percent of all registered projects.
The sector attracted USD 4.6 billion in capital and generated 61,983 jobs, making it the largest contributor to both investment value and employment.
Foreign investors played a major role in manufacturing, with 258 foreign-owned projects, complemented by 85 local investments and 74 joint ventures, reflecting growing confidence in Tanzania’s industrial policy and Special Economic Zones framework.
The Commercial Building and Construction sector ranked second in investment value, registering 105 projects worth USD 1.56 billion and creating 33,391 jobs. This performance aligns with Tanzania’s push for urban development, industrial parks, and commercial real estate.
Meanwhile, the Transportation sector recorded 135 projects valued at USD 1.03 billion, employing 20,036 people. The high number of local investments (84 projects) highlights increasing domestic participation in logistics, roads, and transport services.
Agriculture registered 84 projects with capital investment of USD 1.09 billion and 18,806 jobs, reinforcing its role as a pillar of inclusive growth and rural development.
The Tourism sector recorded 93 projects worth USD 927.5 million, generating 5,877 jobs, reflecting continued recovery and expansion following global travel disruptions in previous years.
Economic Infrastructure attracted USD 731.4 million across 25 projects, creating 17,862 jobs, underlining government prioritisation of enabling infrastructure.
Energy projects, though fewer in number (13 projects), mobilised USD 488.2 million, supporting power generation and energy security.
Mining and Petroleum registered 13 projects valued at USD 306.4 million, reflecting steady but cautious growth in extractives.
The Services sector recorded 26 projects worth USD 141.3 million, while Telecommunications attracted USD 126 million across four projects.
Investments in Human Resource development reached USD 72.3 million, highlighting growing attention to skills development and workforce productivity.
Out of the total projects:
861 were new investments,
66 were expansions,
458 were foreign-owned,
288 were local, and
181 were joint ventures.
This structure reflects Tanzania’s continued success in attracting fresh capital while encouraging partnerships between local and foreign investors.
The 2025 investment data confirms that manufacturing, infrastructure, and construction are driving Tanzania’s economic transformation agenda. Strong job creation across sectors signals tangible socio-economic impact, while rising joint ventures point to improving local participation and technology transfer.
As Tanzania advances toward middle-income industrial status, sustaining policy stability, infrastructure investment, and skills development will be key to maintaining this investment momentum.
