The Bank of Tanzania’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain the Central Bank Rate at 5.75 percent for the first quarter of 2026, citing inflation projected to remain within the 3–5 percent target range and expectations of favorable economic conditions. Monetary policy implementation will be geared to keeping the 7-day interbank rate within a 3.75 to 7.75 percent band. The Committee’s global assessment noted that the International Monetary Fund projects global growth at 3.2 percent in 2025 (from 3.3 percent in 2024) and at the same pace in 2026, with inflation described as low and trending downward in many countries, supported by lower energy prices and the lagged effects of monetary policy.
Bank of Tanzania 2026-01-08
Bank of Tanzania keeps Central Bank Rate at 5.75 percent for the first quarter of 2026
The Bank of Tanzania's Monetary Policy Committee has maintained the Central Bank Rate at 5.75% for Q1 2026, with inflation expected to stay within the 3–5% target range amid favorable economic conditions. The 7-day interbank rate will be managed within a 3.75 to 7.75% band, while global growth is projected by the International Monetary Fund at 3.2% in 2025 and 2026, with declining inflation trends.