Tanzania’s digital economy on track as internet penetration soars to 85pc

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s drive towards a digital economy continues to gain momentum, with internet penetration reaching 85.3 percent, according to the latest report by the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) for the quarter ending December 2025.

The report shows that internet subscriptions grew at an average quarterly rate of 5.6 percent between March and December 2025, rising to 58.6 million from 56.3 million in the previous quarter. The growth reflects increasing demand from households, businesses and public institutions.