When is the next election in Tanzania?

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The next national election in Tanzania is the Tanzania presidential election 2030: Due by 2030. Official figures come from National Electoral Commission (NEC).

Government directory

Government of Tanzania

424 officials listed, each linked to its source.

Population70.5 million2025

GDPUS$90bn2025

Next electionDue by 2030Presidential election

Petrol per litreTSh 4,0572026

Presidential term5 yearsArt. 42(2)

Minimum wageTSh 175,000 a month2026

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Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, has its capital at Dodoma and a population of 70,545,865 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan (in office since 19 Mar 2021) is head of state; Waziri Mkuu wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba is head of government; Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Deogratius John Ndejembi is the deputy. The legislature is the National Assembly (Bunge), a unicameral body with 403 seats. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 29 Oct 2025. The source lists the next national election as expected in October 2030. Elections are run by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Emmanuel M. Tutuba is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 30 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.

Head of state · Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania

Samia Suluhu Hassan

Since 19 Mar 2021 · Source: ikulu.go.tz

Vice president · Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania

Deogratius John Ndejembi

Since 29 Aug 2026 · Source: ikulu.go.tz

Office	Holder	Since
Head of government	Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba	-

Sources: Ikulu (State House of Tanzania) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Legislature

National Assembly (Bunge)

Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook

Chamber	Seats	Last election
National Assembly (Bunge)	403 (272 directly elected; 120 indirectly elected; 10 appointed; 1 other)	29 Oct 2025

Tanzania National Assembly: list of MPs

Political mix

Seats by party in each chamber of Tanzania. One dot is one seat.

National Assembly

Current (from our list)

400 of 404 seats listed. The share of each party is out of the seats listed.

400

National Assembly seats listed of 404

CCM386(96.5%)
ACT9(2.3%)
CHAUMMA3(0.8%)
NCCR-Mageuzi1(0.3%)
No party shown1(0.3%)
Not yet listed4

Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.

Members on the chart (400, by party)

CCM (386)

Abdullah Ali Mwinyi
Agness Elias Hokororo
Agness Mathew Marwa
Aisha Msantu Mduyah
Amb. Dr. Bashiru Ally Kakurwa
Amb. Khamis Mussa Omar
Amb. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo
Amina Ali Mzee
Amina Good Said
Amina Iddi Mabrouk
Angela Charles Kizigha
Asha Juma Feruz
Asha Omar Rashid
Asha Ramadhani Baraka
Asha Salum Motto
Asya Ali Khamis
Asya Sharif Omar
Athumin Omary Mapalilo
Aysharose Ndogholi Mattembe
Aziza Sleyum Ally
Beng’i Mazana Issa
Bonnah Ladislaus Kamoli
Catherine Canute Joachim
Cecilia Daniel Paresso
Chiku Athuman Issa
Christina Solomon Mndeme
Devotha Daniel Mburarugaba
Dr. Christina Christopher Mnzava
Dr. Dorothy Onesphoro Gwajima
Dr. Regina Christopher Malima
Ester Edwin Malleko
Esther Lukago Midimu
Fatma Ally Rembo
Fatma Ramadhan Mohamed
Ghati Zephania Chomete
Grace Elias Mkoma
Halima Abdallah Bulembo
Happiness Daniel Ngwando
Hawa Mchafu Chakoma
Husna Juma Sekiboko
Jacqueline Andrew Kainja
Jacqueline Chrisant Mzindakaya
Jacqueline Ngonyani Msongozi
Jamila Mahmoud Juma
Janeth Elias Mahawanga
Janeth Peter Pinda
Jasmine Chesco Ng'umbi
Jesca John Magufuli
Jesca Yuda Mbogo
Josephine Joseph Kapoma
Josephine Tabitha Chagulla
Juliana Daniel Shonza
Kabula Enock Shitobela
Khadija Hassan Aboud
Khadija Shabaan Taya
Kijakazi Mohamed Yunus
Latifa Khamis Juwakali
Lucy Edward Mwakyembe
Lucy Simirya Kombani
Lulu Guyo Mwacha
Magreth Baraka Ezekiel
Mariam Anzuruni Mungula
Mariam Madalu Nyoka
Mariam Said Khamis
Marirta Gido Kivunge
Marium Abdallah Ibrahim
Martha Festo Mariki
Martha Nehemia Gwau
Mary Francis Masanja
Mary Pius Chatanda
Maryam Azani Mwinyi
Maryam Ussi Yahya
Maryprisca Winfried Mahundi
Mgeni Hassan Juma
Mvita Mustafa Ali
Mwanaenzi Hassan Suluhu
Mwanahamis Athumani Munkunda
Mwanaisha Ng’anzi Ulenge
Mwantatu Mbarak Khamis
Mwantumu Mzamilu Zodo
Nadra Ghulam Rashid
Najma Murtaza Giga
Nancy Hassan Nyalusi
Naomy Duncan Mwaipopo
Nassriya Nassir Ali
Neema Gerald Mwandabila
Neema Peter Majule
Neema William Mgaya
Ng’wasi Damas Kamani
Nyamizi Simon Mhoja
Pindi Hazara Chana
Rahma Riyadh Kisuo
Rebeca Sanga Nsemwa
Regina Henry Mikenze
Regina Ndege Qwaray
Rhimo Simeon Nyansaho
Rose Cyprian Tweve
Salome Wyckiffe Makamba
Samira Khalfan Amour
Santiel Erick Kirumba
Selina Henry Kingalame
Shaame Ali Ali
Shadya Haji Omar
Sheila Edward Lukuba
Sikudhani Yassini Chikambo
Simai Mohammed Said
Stella Alex Ikupa
Suma Ikenda Fyandomo
Sylivia Francis Sigula
Tamima Haji Abass
Taska Restituta Mbogo
Tauhida Cassian Gallos
Timida Mpoki Fyandomo
Tinnar Andrew Chenge
Tunu Juma Kondo
Ummy Hamisi Nderiananga
Yumna Mmanga Omar
Yustina Arcadius Rahhi
Zainab Abdallah Issa
Zainab Rashid Kawawa
Zainabu Athuman Katimba
Zena Maulidi Katambo
Zeyana Abdallah Hamid
Zuena Athumani Bushiri
Zulfa Mmaka Omar
Johannes Lembulung’ Lukumay, Arumeru-Magharibi, Arusha
Joshua Samwel Nassari, Arumeru-Mashariki, Arusha
Paul Christian Makonda, Arusha Mjini, Arusha
Daniel Awack Tleamai, Karatu, Arusha
Steven Lemomo Kiruswa, Longido, Arusha
Isack Joseph Copriano, Monduli, Arusha
Yannick Ikayo Ndoinyo, Ngorongoro, Arusha
Abdallah Jafari Chaurembo, Chamazi, Dar-es-salaam
Mussa Azzan Zungu, Ilala, Dar-es-salaam
Timoth Geofrey Anyosisye, Kawe, Dar-es-salaam
Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki, Kibamba, Dar-es-salaam
Haran Nyakisa Sanga, Kigamboni, Dar-es-salaam
Tarimba Gulam Abbas, Kinondoni, Dar-es-salaam
Dougras Didas Massaburi, Kivule, Dar-es-salaam
Kakulu Burchard Kakulu, Mbagala, Dar-es-salaam
Mariam Nassoro Kisangi, Temeke, Dar-es-salaam
Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, Ubungo, Dar-es-salaam
Kenneth Ernest Nollo, Bahi, Dodoma
Kunti Yusuph Majala, Chemba, Dodoma
Paschal Inyasi Chinyele, Dodoma mjini, Dodoma
George Boniface Simbachawene, Kibakwe, Dodoma
Dr. Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji, Kondoa, Dodoma
Mariamu Ditopile Mzuzuri, Kondoa Mjini, Dodoma
Isaya Mngurumi Moses, Kongwa, Dodoma
George Natany Malima, Mpwapwa, Dodoma
Anthony Peter Mavunde, Mtumba, Dodoma
Livingstone Joseph Lusinde, Mvumi, Dodoma
Doto Mashaka Biteko, Bukombe, Geita
Dr. Jafar Rajab Seif, Busanda, Geita
Cornel Lucas Magembe, Chato Kaskazini, Geita
Pascal Lucas Lutandula, Chato Kusini, Geita
Joseph Kasheku Musukuma, Geita, Geita
Chacha Mwita Wambura, Geita Mjini, Geita
Kija Limbu Ntemi, Katoro, Geita
Fagason Aron Nkingwa, Mbogwe, Geita
Hussein Nassor Amar, Nyang'hwale, Geita
Fadhili Fabian Ngajilo, Iringa Mjini, Iringa
Jackson Gedion Kiswaga, Kalenga, Iringa
Ritta Enespher Kabati, Kilolo, Iringa
Dickson Nathan Lutevele, Mafinga Mjini, Iringa
Exaud Silaoneka Kigahe, Mufindi Kaskazini, Iringa
David Mwakiposa Kihenzile, Mufindi Kusini, Iringa
Ezra John Chiwelesa, Biharamulo Magharibi, Kagera
Eng. Johnston Johansen Mutasingwa, Bukoba Mjini, Kagera
Dkt. Jasson Samson Rweikiza, Bukoba Vijijini, Kagera
Innocent Lugha Bashungwa, Karagwe, Kagera
Khalid Mussa Nsekela, Kyerwa, Kagera
Florent Laurent Kyombo, Misenyi, Kagera
Adonis Alfred Bitegeko, Muleba Kaskazini, Kagera
Dr. Oscar Ishengoma Kikoyo, Muleba kusini, Kagera
Dotto Jasson Bahemu, Ngara, Kagera
Salim Mussa Omar, Gando, Kaskazini Pemba
Hamad Hassan Chande, Kojani, Kaskazini Pemba
Nassoro Rashid Nassoro, Konde, Kaskazini Pemba
Amour Seif Abdalla, Wete, Kaskazini Pemba
Jamal Ramadhan Mwinyi, Bumbwini, Kaskazini Unguja
Mohammed Mahmoud Ayoub, Chaani, Kaskazini Unguja
Sadifa Juma Khamis, Donge, Kaskazini Unguja
Said Hassan Mwinyi, Kijini, Kaskazini Unguja
Othman Maulid Suleiman, Mahonda, Kaskazini Unguja
Ali Vuai Khamis, Mkwajuni, Kaskazini Unguja
Haji Kombo Mdowe, Nungwi, Kaskazini Unguja
Juma Othman Hija, Tumbatu, Kaskazini Unguja
Thomas Maganga Kampala, Katavi, Katavi
Laurent Deogratius Luswetula, Kavuu, Katavi
Hemed Sumry Haidary, Mpanda Mjini, Katavi
Anna Richard Lupembe, Nsimbo, Katavi
Moshi Selemani Kakoso, Tanganyika, Katavi
Prof. Pius Zebhe Yanda, Buhigwe, Kigoma
Alan Thomas Mvano, Kakonko, Kigoma
Prof. Joyce Lazaro Ndalichako, Kasulu Mjini, Kigoma
Edibily Kinyoma Kazala, Kasulu Vijijini, Kigoma
Nuru Issa Kashakari, Kigoma Kusini, Kigoma
Revocatus Chipando Clayton, Kigoma Mjini, Kigoma
Dr. Florence George Samizi, Muhambwe, Kigoma
Saashisha Elinikyo Mafuwe, Hai, Kilimanjaro
Ibrahim Mohamed Shayo, Moshi Mjini, Kilimanjaro
Morris Joseph Makoi, Moshi Mjini, Kilimanjaro
Dr. Ngwaru Jumanne Maghembe, Mwanga, Kilimanjaro
Prof. Adolf Faustine Mkenda, Rombo, Kilimanjaro
Dr. David Mathayo David, Same Magharibi, Kilimanjaro
Anne Kilango Malecela, Same Mashariki, Kilimanjaro
Godwin Oloyce Mollel, Siha, Kilimanjaro
Enock Zadock Koola, Vunjo, Kilimanjaro
Nassor Said Nassor, Chake Chake, Kusini Pemba
Mohammed Abdulrahman Mwinyi, Chambani, Kusini Pemba
Khamis Hamad Yussuf Matale, Chonga, Kusini Pemba
Hija Hassan Hija, Kiwani, Kusini Pemba
Mahesh Shah Bolisha, Micheweni, Kusini Pemba
Prof. Makame Mnyaa Mbarawa, Mkoani, Kusini Pemba
Saidi Salim Hamad, Ole, Kusini Pemba
Khamis Kassim Ali, Wawi, Kusini Pemba
Omar Issa Kombo, Wingwi, Kusini Pemba
Ahmed Juma Ngwali, Ziwani, Kusini Pemba
Ramadhan Muhidin Ramadhan, Chwaka, Kusini Unguja
Wanu Hafidh Ameir, Makunduchi, Kusini Unguja
Jaffar Sanya Jussa, Paje, Kusini Unguja
Salum Khamis Haji, Tunguu, Kusini Unguja
Ali Haidar Madeweyya, Uzini, Kusini Unguja
Kinjikitile Ngombale Mwiru, Kilwa Kaskazini, Lindi
Hasnain Gulamabbas Dewji, Kilwa Kusini, Lindi
Mohamed Mussa Utaly, Lindi Mjini, Lindi
Mshamu Ali Munde, Liwale, Lindi
Salma Rashid Kikwete, Mchinga, Lindi
Nape Moses Nnauye, Mtama, Lindi
Fadhili Ally Liwaka, Nachingwea, Lindi
Kaspar Kaspar Mmuya, Ruangwa, Lindi
Emmanuel John Khambay, Babati Mjini, Manyara
Daniel Baran Sillo, Babati Vijijini, Manyara
Asia Abdulkarim Halamga, Hanang', Manyara
Edward Olelekaita Kisau, Kiteto, Manyara
Zacharia Paulo Issaay, Mbulu Mjini, Manyara
Emanuel Qambaji Nuwas, Mbulu Vijijini, Manyara
James Kinyasi Millya, Simanjiro, Manyara
Boniphace Mwita Getere, Bunda, Mara
Ester Amos Bulaya, Bunda Mjini, Mara
Dr. Wilson Charles Mahera, Butiama, Mara
Prof. Palamagamba John Aidan Mwaluko Kabudi, Kilosa, Mara
Denis Lazaro Londo, Mikumi, Mara
Mgore Miraji Kigera, Musoma Mjini, Mara
Prof. Sospeter Mwijarubi Muhongo, Musoma Vijijini, Mara
Kangi Alphaxard Lugola, Mwibara, Mara
Jafari Wambura Chege, Rorya, Mara
Mary Daniel Surati, Serengeti, Mara
Esther Nicholas Matiko, Tarime Mjini, Mara
Mwita Mwikwabe Waitara, Tarime Mjini, Mara
Lutengano George Mwalwiba, Busokelo, Mbeya
Eng. Godfrey Msongwe Kasekenya, Ileje, Mbeya
Mwamengo Ulimboka Baraka, Kyela, Mbeya
Masache Njelu Kasaka, Lupa, Mbeya
Bahati Keneth Ndingo, Mbarali, Mbeya
Patrick Adkin Mwalunenge, Mbeya Mjini, Mbeya
Patali Shida Patali, Mbeya Vijijini, Mbeya
Onesmo Merdson Mnkondya, Mbozi, Mbeya
Condester Michael Sichalwe, Momba, Mbeya
Anton Albert Mwantona, Rungwe, Mbeya
Philipo Augustino Mulugo, Songwe, Mbeya
David Ernest Silinde, Tunduma, Mbeya
Dr. Tulia - Ackson, Uyole, Mbeya
Japhet Ngailonga Hasunga (CPA), Vwawa, Mbeya
Abdul Yussuf Maalim, Amani, Mjini Magharibi
Salum Khamis Salim, Bububu, Mjini Magharibi
Ussi Salum Pondeza, Chumbuni, Mjini Magharibi
Nabil Ahmed Abdallah, Dimani, Mjini Magharibi
Asha Hussein Saleh, Fuoni, Mjini Magharibi
Ali Hassan King, Jang'ombe, Mjini Magharibi
Ali Khalil Mirza, Kiembesamaki, Mjini Magharibi
Eng. Hamad Yussuf Masauni, Kikwajuni, Mjini Magharibi
Mohamed Abdulla Makame, Kwahani, Mjini Magharibi
Imamu Mtumwa Vuai, Magomeni, Mjini Magharibi
Muhsin Haji Ussi, Malindi, Mjini Magharibi
Asha Juma Kombo, Mfenesini, Mjini Magharibi
Mohammed Kassim Salum, Mpendae, Mjini Magharibi
Abubakar Mohammed Mussa Sururu, Mtoni, Mjini Magharibi
Kassim Hassan Haji, Mwanakwerekwe, Mjini Magharibi
Suleiman Mohamed Rashid, Mwera, Mjini Magharibi
Haji Amour Haji, Pangawe, Mjini Magharibi
Mattar Ali Salum, Shaurimoyo, Mjini Magharibi
Asma Ali Mwinyi, Welezo, Mjini Magharibi
Ahmed Mabkhut Shabiby, Gairo, Morogoro
Abubakari Damian Asenga, Kilombero, Morogoro
Mecktridis Fratern Mdaku, Malinyi, Morogoro
Kellen Rose Rwakatare, Mlimba, Morogoro
Zuberi Yahya Mfaume, Morogoro Kusini, Morogoro
Hamisi Shabani Taletale, Morogoro Kusini Mashariki, Morogoro
Abdul-Aziz Mohamed Abood, Morogoro Mjini, Morogoro
Sara Msafiri Ally, Mvomero, Morogoro
Salim Alaudin Hasham, Ulanga, Morogoro
Issa Ally Mchungahela, Lulindi, Mtwara
Dr. Leonard Douglas Akwilapo, Masasi Mjini, Mtwara
Joel Arthur Nanauka, Mtwara Mjini, Mtwara
Arif Suleiman Premji, Mtwara Vijijini, Mtwara
Abdallah Dadi Chikota, Nanyamba, Mtwara
Ally Mhata Yahya, Nanyumbu, Mtwara
Dr. Yahaya Esmail Nawanda, Nanyumbu, Mtwara
Faraji Buriani Nandala, Ndanda, Mtwara
Rashid Mohamed Mtima, Newala Mjni, Mtwara
Katani Ahmad Katani, Tandahimba, Mtwara
Erick James Shigongo, Buchosa, Mwanza
William Kafiti Kafiti, Ilemela, Mwanza
Cosmas Mtesigwa Bulala, Kwimba, Mwanza
Boniventura Destery Kiswaga, Magu, Mwanza
Silvery Luboja Salvatory, Misungwi, Mwanza
John Francisco Nzilanyingi, Nyamagana, Mwanza
Hamis Mwagao Tabasamu, Sengerema, Mwanza
Moses Charles Bujaga, Sumve, Mwanza
Switbert Zacharia Mkama, Ukerewe, Mwanza
Joseph Zacharius Kamonga, Ludewa, Njombe
Edwin Enosy Swalle, Lupembe, Njombe
Daniel Godfrey Chongolo, Makambako, Njombe
Festo Richard Sanga, Makete, Njombe
Deodatus Philip Mwanyika, Njombe Mjini, Njombe
Dr. Festo John Dugange, Wanging'ombe, Njombe
Subira Khamis Mgalu, Bagamoyo, Pwani
Ridhiwani Jakaya Kikwete, Chalinze, Pwani
Silvestry Fransis Koka, Kibaha Mjini, Pwani
Abuu Jumaa Hamoud, Kibaha Vijijini, Pwani
Amina Mussa Mkumba, Kibiti, Pwani
Dr. Selemani Said Jafo, Kisarawe, Pwani
Omari Juma Kipanga, Mafia, Pwani
Abdallah Hamis Ulega, Mkuranga, Pwani
Mohamed Omary Mchengerwa, Rufiji, Pwani
Edefonce Joackim Canoni, Kalambo, Rukwa
Deus Clement Sangu, Kwela, Rukwa
Moses Ludovico Kaegele, Nkasi Kusini, Rukwa
Aeshi Khalfan Hilaly, Sumbawanga Mjini, Rukwa
Omary Marcus Msigwa, Madaba, Ruvuma
Jonas William Mbunda, Mbinga Mjini, Ruvuma
Judith Salvio Kapinga, Mbinga Vijijini, Ruvuma
Juma Zuberi Homera, Namtumbo, Ruvuma
John John Nchimbi, Nyasa, Ruvuma
Dr. Lazaro Killiani Komba, Peramiho, Ruvuma
Dr. Advocate Damas Daniel Ndumbaro, Songea Mjini, Ruvuma
Fadhili Sandali Chilombe, Tunduru Kusini, Ruvuma
Azza Hilal Hamad, Itwangi, Shinyanga
Benjamin Lukubha Ngayiwa, Kahama Mjini, Shinyanga
Lucy Thomas Mayenga, Kishapu, Shinyanga
Mabula Johnson Magangila, Msalala, Shinyanga
Paschal Katambi Patrobas, Shinyanga Mjini, Shinyanga
Ahmed Ally Salum, Solwa, Shinyanga
Emmanuel Peter Cherehani, Ushetu, Shinyanga
Kundo Andrea Mathew, Bariadi Mjini, Simiyu
Masanja Kungu Kadogosa, Bariadi Vijijini, Simiyu
Simon Songe Lusengekile, Busega, Simiyu
Njalu Daudi Silanga, Itilima, Simiyu
Musa Godfrey Mbuga, Kisesa, Simiyu
Mashimba Mashauri Ndaki, Maswa Magharibi, Simiyu
Dr. George Venance Lugomela, Maswa Mashariki, Simiyu
Salum Khamis Salum, Meatu, Simiyu
John Stephano Luhende, Bukene, Singida
Chief Thomas Mgonto Kitima, Ikungi Mashariki, Singida
Haiderali Hussein Gulamali, Ilongero, Singida
Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba Madelu, Iramba Magharibi, Singida
Jesca David Kishoa, Iramba Mashariki, Singida
Yohana Stephen Msita, Itigi, Singida
Dr. Pius Stephen Chaya, Manyoni, Singida
Neto Paul Kapalata, Nzega Vijijini, Singida
Elibariki Emmanuel Kingu, Singida Magharibi, Singida
Yagi Maulid Kiaratu, Singida Mjini, Singida
Juma Ramadhani Mustafa, Igalula, Tabora
Henry Charles Kabeho, Igunga, Tabora
Joseph Enock Tama, Kaliua, Tabora
Abubakar Alli Omari, Manonga, Tabora
Hussein Mohamed Bashe, Nzega Mjini, Tabora
Amosy William Maganga, Sikonge, Tabora
Hawa Subira Mwaifunga, Tabora Mjini, Tabora
Japhael Masanja Lufungija, Ulyankulu, Tabora
Margaret Simwanza Sitta, Urambo, Tabora
Shaffin Ahmedali Sumar, Uyui, Tabora
Ramadhani Hamza Singano, Bumbuli, Tanga
Kwagilwa Reuben Nhamanilo, Handeni Mjini, Tanga
Charles Jacob Sungura, Handeni Vijijini, Tanga
Salehe Mbwana Mhando, Kilindi, Tanga
Charles Mhando Njama, Korogwe Mjini, Tanga
Timotheo Paul Mnzava, Korogwe Vijijini, Tanga
Riziki Silas Shemdoe, Lushoto, Tanga
Twaha Said Mwakioja, Mkinga, Tanga
Rashid Abdallah Shangazi, Mlalo, Tanga
Hamis Mohamed Mwinjuma, Muheza, Tanga
Jumaa Hamidu Aweso, Pangani, Tanga
Kassimu Amari Mbaraka, Tanga Mjini, Tanga

ACT (9)

Said Ali Mbarouk
Bakari Bakari Shingo, Ukonga, Dar-es-salaam
Rashid Habib Ali, Mtambwe, Kaskazini Pemba
Mohamed Khalfan Issa, Pandani, Kaskazini Pemba
Juma Abdalla Juma, Tumbe, Kaskazini Pemba
Kiza Hussein Mayeye, Kigoma Kaskazini, Kigoma
Said Ibrahim Mzimba, Mtambile, Kusini Pemba
Bazilio Kapunda Mbwilo, Nkasi Kaskazini, Rukwa
Ado Shaibu Ado, Tunduru Kaskazini, Ruvuma

CHAUMMA (3)

Devotha Methew Minja
Sigrada Wilhem Mligo
Agnesta Lambert Kaiza, Segerea, Dar-es-salaam

NCCR-Mageuzi (1)

Dr. Evaline Wilbard Munisi

No party shown (1)

Hamza Saidi Johari

Seats by party (table)

National Assembly: seats by party, current (from our list)
Party	Seats	Share of listed seats	Share in 2025
CCM	386	96.5%	-
ACT	9	2.3%	-
CHAUMMA	3	0.8%	-
NCCR-Mageuzi	1	0.3%	-
No party shown	1	0.3%	-
Seats not yet on our checked list	4	-	-

Current: the party shown against each member on our checked list. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 404 seats in the chamber. As of 17 October 2026. Source: Parliament of Tanzania (parliament.go.tz), member pages and the June 2026 members handbook.

As elected, 2025

403

National Assembly seats

Chama Cha Mapinduzi383(95%)
Presidential appointees10(2.5%)
Elected by Zanzibar House of Representatives5(1.2%)
Alliance for Change and Transparency2(0.5%)
Chama cha Ukombozi wa Umma2(0.5%)
Attorney-General1(0.2%)

Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.

Seats by party (table)

National Assembly: seats by party, as elected, 2025
Party	Seats	Share of seats
Chama Cha Mapinduzi	383	95%
Presidential appointees	10	2.5%
Elected by Zanzibar House of Representatives	5	1.2%
Alliance for Change and Transparency	2	0.5%
Chama cha Ukombozi wa Umma	2	0.5%
Attorney-General	1	0.2%

As elected: the seats each party won at the 2025 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 403 seats in the chamber. As of 29 October 2025. Source: Wikipedia, 2025 Tanzanian general election (reference source).

Includes 16 seats that are not held on a party ticket (appointed, ex officio or indirectly elected).

Names, parties and constituencies come from the member pages of the Parliament of Tanzania, checked on 17 October 2026. The Bunge is entitled to 404 seats; 402 were in place at the June 2026 printing and 400 are listed here, the difference being two seats the handbook itself records as vacant and two constituency seats with no published result. Each record links to the member page we read.

Cabinet

Portfolio	Holder	Since
President of Zanzibar	Hussein Ali Mwinyi	-
Minister for Agriculture	Daniel Godfrey Chongolo	-
Minister for Communication and Information Technology	Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki	-
Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups	Dorothy O. Gwajima	-
Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs	Abdallah Hamis Ulega	-
Minister for Defense and National Service	Rhimo Simeon Nyansaho	-
Minister for Education, Science, and Technology	Adolf Faustine Mkenda	-
Minister for Energy	Juma Zuberi Homera	-
Minister for Finance	Khamis Mussa Omar	-
Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation	Mahmoud T. Kombo	-
Minister for Health	Mohamed Omary Mchengerwa	-
Minister for Home Affairs	Patrobas Paschal Katambi	-
Minister for Industry and Trade	Judith Salvio Kapinga	-
Minister for Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports	Paul Christian Makonda	-
Minister for Land, Housing, and Human Settlements Development	Leonard Douglas Akwilapo	-
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries	Bashiru Ally Kakurwa	-
Minister for Minerals	Anthony P. Mavunde	-
Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism	Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji	-
Minister for Transport	Makame M. Mbarawa	-
Minister for Water	Jumaa H. Aweso	-
Minister for Works	Masanja K. Kadogosa	-
Minister of State in the President's Office for Planning and Investment	Kitila Alexander Mkumbo	-
Minister of State in the President's Office for Public Service Management and Good Governance	Ridhiwani Jakaya Kikwete	-
Minister of State in the President’s Office for Youth Development	Joel Arthur Nanauka	-
Minister of State in the Vice President's Office for Union Affairs and Environment	Hamad Y. Masauni	-
Minister of State in the Prime Min.'s Office for Labor, Employment, and Industrial Relations	Deus Clement Sangu	-
Minister of State in the Prime Min.'s Office for Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Coordination, and Persons with Disabilities	Palamagamba J.A. Kabudi	-
Minister of State in the Prime Min.’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government	Riziki Silas Shemdoe	-
Ambassador to the US	Elsie Sia Kanza	-
Permanent Representative to the UN, New York	Togolani Edriss Mavura	-

Sources: Ikulu (State House of Tanzania) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Ministry of Energy of Tanzania (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Ministry of Works of Tanzania (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Embassy of Tanzania in Washington D.C. (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); UN Protocol and Liaison Service Blue Book (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).

Parliament, courts and independent offices

Office	Holder	Since
Attorney General	Hamza S. Johari	-
Central bank governor	Emmanuel M. Tutuba	-
Speaker of the National Assembly	Mussa Azzan Zungu	-
Electoral Commission Chair	Jacobs Mwambegele	-

Sources: Office of the Attorney General of Tanzania (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Bank of Tanzania (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); National Electoral Commission of Tanzania (INEC) (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).

Tanzania election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028

Next national election: Due by 2030, presidential election.

Date	Election	Status	Turnout	Winner
Due by 2030	Presidential election	Due	-	-

Sources: National Electoral Commission (NEC) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).

Recent results

Date	Election	Status	Turnout	Winner
29 Oct 2025	General election	Held	-	Samia Suluhu Hassan (CCM)

Sources: National Electoral Commission (NEC) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).

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Economy at a glance

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GDP: US$90bn; 2025
GDP growth: 5.9%; 2025
Remittances received: US$1.1bn; 2024
Foreign direct investment: US$1.7bn; 2025

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Wage-to-fuel index: 43.1 litres of petrol a month, rank 4 of 4 countries ranked.

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Population of Tanzania

Tanzania had 70.5 million people in 2025, 5th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 80.9 million by 2030. African countries by population.

Tanzania in numbers

Population (2025)
70.5
5th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
35.6 %
6th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
80.9
5th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
80
23rd most crowded of 53 in Africa

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Population of Tanzania, 2015 to 2030Millions of people. From 2026 the figures are IMF projections.

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Period	Tanzania
2015	52.0
2016	53.8
2017	55.7
2018	57.4
2019	59.2
2020	61.0
2021	62.8
2022	64.7
2023	66.6
2024	68.6
2025	70.6
2026	72.6 (partial)
2027	74.6 (partial)
2028	76.7 (partial)
2029	78.8 (partial)
2030	80.9 (partial)

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation and unemployment in Tanzania

Prices in Tanzania rose 3.3% in 2025, 29th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 1.6% (2025) and 2.4% among people aged 15 to 24. Tanzania's own survey put it at 2.8% in 2025. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Tanzania's economy.

Prices and jobs in Tanzania

Inflation (2025)
3.3 %
24th lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
1.6 %
4th lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
2.4 %
5th lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2025)
2.8 %
National survey

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation in TanzaniaRise in consumer prices, % a year.

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Period	Tanzania
2010	6.2
2011	12.7
2012	16.0
2013	7.9
2014	6.1
2015	5.6
2016	5.2
2017	5.3
2018	3.5
2019	3.5
2020	3.3
2021	3.7
2022	4.4
2023	3.8
2024	3.1
2025	3.3
2026	Not published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Unemployment in Tanzania: ILO estimate and national survey% of the labour force. The national survey line has gaps in years without a survey.

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Period	ILO modelled estimate	National survey
2010	3.0	1.3
2011	3.5	3.5
2012	3.2	1.4
2013	2.9	2.9
2014	2.1	2.1
2015	2.0	Not published
2016	1.9	Not published
2017	1.9	Not published
2018	1.8	Not published
2019	1.7	Not published
2020	1.8	1.8
2021	1.9	Not published
2022	1.6	Not published
2023	1.6	Not published
2024	1.6	2.4
2025	1.6	2.8
2026	Not published	Not published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy and infant mortality in Tanzania

A child born in Tanzania can expect to live 67.2 years (2024). 37 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.

Health in Tanzania

Life expectancy (2024)
67.2
20th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
37
15th lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
36
44th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy in Tanzania against the middle African countryLife expectancy at birth, years.

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Period	Tanzania	Middle African country
2014	63.4	61.8
2015	63.9	62.3
2016	64.4	62.8
2017	65.0	63.1
2018	65.5	63.2
2019	66.0	63.3
2020	66.8	63.7
2021	66.1	62.5
2022	66.9	64.6
2023	67.0	65.6
2024	67.2	65.8

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Infant and child mortality in TanzaniaDeaths before age five per 1,000 live births. Lower is better.

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Period	Tanzania
2014	56
2015	54
2016	52
2017	50
2018	48
2019	46
2020	44
2021	42
2022	40
2023	39
2024	37

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Literacy rate in Tanzania

78.2% of adults in Tanzania can read and write (2022, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Tanzania.

Literacy and schooling in Tanzania

Adult literacy (2022)
78.2 %
17th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2022)
87.1 %
23rd highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2024)
3.2 %
30th highest of 52 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development and internet access in Tanzania

Tanzania's Human Development Index was 0.555 in 2023, 165th of 193 countries in the world (medium human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.

Development and digital access in Tanzania

Human Development Index (2023)
0.56
30th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
31.2 %
36th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2024)
127
9th highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
52.4 %
39th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development in TanzaniaUNDP Human Development Index, 0 to 1, against the middle African country.

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Period	Tanzania	Middle African country
2000	0.41	0.44
2001	0.42	0.45
2002	0.43	0.45
2003	0.44	0.46
2004	0.46	0.46
2005	0.47	0.47
2006	0.48	0.47
2007	0.49	0.48
2008	0.50	0.49
2009	0.50	0.50
2010	0.51	0.50
2011	0.52	0.51
2012	0.52	0.52
2013	0.52	0.52
2014	0.52	0.52
2015	0.52	0.53
2016	0.52	0.53
2017	0.53	0.54
2018	0.54	0.54
2019	0.55	0.55
2020	0.55	0.55
2021	0.55	0.56
2022	0.55	0.57
2023	0.56	0.57

Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Is Tanzania safe?

The US State Department rates Tanzania at level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution. The homicide rate is 3.8 per 100,000 people (2020). Safest countries in Africa.

Safety in Tanzania

US travel advisory level (2026)
2
8th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Homicide rate (2020)
3.8
17th lowest of 37 in Africa
Conflict deaths (2020)
25
22nd highest of 30 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Coups, democracy and stability in Tanzania

Tanzania has had no successful coup, but 4 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.

13 January 1983: Coup plot
26 June 1980: Coup plot
21 July 1967: Coup plot
19 January 1964: Failed coup attempt

Democracy and stability in Tanzania

Voice and accountability (2025)
43
25th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
57
24th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
41
16th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Tanzania's debt

Government debt was 49.8% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is World Bank-IDA, owed 49.8% of public debt abroad (2024). Tanzania's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.

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PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/tanzania