Statement from the Statistician General

As the Statistician General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of the United Republic of Tanzania, I am honored to lead our nation's efforts in providing high-quality, timely, and reliable official statistical information to support evidence-based decision making and national development. NBS plays a crucial role in Tanzania's Development Agenda by:

a. Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating comprehensive economic, social, and demographic statistics about our country;

b. Conducting national censuses and surveys to gather vital data on our population and economy; and

c. Providing statistical information to the government, business community. and the public to inform policy and planning.

Our dedicated team works tirelessly under the motto "Statistics for Development" to ensure that Tanzania needs data to make informed choices for a brighter future.
As we look ahead, NBS remains committed to:

a. Embracing new technologies and methodologies to improve our data collection and analysis capabilities;

b. Enhancing the accessibility and usability of our statistical products;

c. Strengthening partnerships with national and international stakeholders;

d. Upholding the highest standards of statistical integrity and professionalism; and

e. Foster TRUST to all stakeholders across the globe.

I reaffirm our close alignment with our Communication, Advocacy and Dissemination Strategy which envisions to ensure we meet our stakeholders' needs by making our products and services easily accessible and available in user-friendly manner. It is envisaged that this website remains your reliable source of official statistics in the country.

I am therefore pleased to invite you to explore this website, which is one of the most preferred dissemination tools by our stakeholders, and make use of the wealth of statistical information we provide. Your engagement with and trust in our products and services is vital for the continued development of our nation. Together, we can harness the power of data to drive Tanzania's progress and prosperity.

JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO WA TANZANIA!!!!! KAZI IENDELEE