René Muschter
Research Expert für Internationale Länderdaten
Mining industry in Tanzania - statistics & facts
Tanzania is abundant in minerals and natural resources, such as gold, diamonds, coal, and natural gas. As of 2021, nearly 500 active licenses explored over 40 types of minerals in the country. Unsurprisingly, mining activities constitute a prominent industry in Tanzania's economy. Mining and quarrying accounted for roughly seven percent of the Tanzanian GDP in 2020. The sector employed more than 310,000 Tanzanians, while the country's earnings with mineral exports surpassed 3.6 billion U.S. dollars.
