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Lowest Income in Tanzania

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest income

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All Countries  ·  Tanzania

Lowest Income — Tanzania

1 Arusha 26 $1,224
2 Babati 27 $1,224
3 Bagamoyo 02 $1,224
4 Bariadi 31 $1,224
5 Bashanet 27 $1,224
6 Basotu 27 $1,224
7 Biharamulo 19 $1,224
8 Boma la Ngombe 06 $1,224
9 Bububu 25 $1,224
10 Bugarama 19 $1,224
11 Bugene 19 $1,224
12 Bukene 17 $1,224
13 Bukoba 19 $1,224
14 Bunda 08 $1,224
15 Bungu 02 $1,224
16 Buseresere 28 $1,224
17 Butiama 08 $1,224
18 Chake Chake 20 $1,224
19 Chala 24 $1,224
20 Chalinze 02 $1,224
21 Chanika 18 $1,224
22 Chato 28 $1,224
23 Chimala 09 $1,224
24 Chiungutwa 11 $1,224
25 Dar es Salaam 23 $1,224
26 Dareda 27 $1,224
27 Diobahika 28 $1,224
28 Dodoma 03 $1,224
29 Dongobesh 27 $1,224
30 Dumila 10 $1,224
31 Dunda 09 $1,224
32 Endasak 27 $1,224
33 Galappo 27 $1,224
34 Geiro 10 $1,224
35 Geita 28 $1,224
36 Handeni 18 $1,224
37 Hedaru 06 $1,224
38 Ifakara 10 $1,224
39 Igugunu 16 $1,224
40 Igunga 17 $1,224
41 Igurubi 17 $1,224
42 Igurusi 09 $1,224
43 Ikungi 16 $1,224
44 Ikwiriri 02 $1,224
45 Ilembula 30 $1,224
46 Ilongero 16 $1,224
47 Ilula 04 $1,224
48 Inyonga 29 $1,224
49 Ipinda 09 $1,224
50 Iringa 04 $1,224
51 Isaka 15 $1,224
52 Issenye 08 $1,224
53 Itigi 16 $1,224
54 Itumba 32 $1,224
55 Izazi 04 $1,224
56 Kabanga 19 $1,224
57 Kahama 15 $1,224
58 Kakonko 05 $1,224
59 Kaliua 17 $1,224
60 Kamachumu 19 $1,224
61 Kandete 09 $1,224
62 Karema 29 $1,224
63 Kasamwa 28 $1,224
64 Kasulu 05 $1,224
65 Katerero 19 $1,224
66 Katesh 27 $1,224
67 Katoro 28 $1,224
68 Katoro 19 $1,224
69 Katumba 09 $1,224
70 Kibaha 02 $1,224
71 Kibaigwa 03 $1,224
72 Kibakwe 03 $1,224
73 Kibara 08 $1,224
74 Kibaya 27 $1,224
75 Kibiti 02 $1,224
76 Kibondo 05 $1,224
77 Kidatu 10 $1,224
78 Kidodi 10 $1,224
79 Kigoma 05 $1,224
80 Kigonsera 14 $1,224
81 Kihangara 12 $1,224
82 Kihurio 06 $1,224
83 Kilimatinde 16 $1,224
84 Kilindoni 02 $1,224
85 Kilosa 10 $1,224
86 Kilwa Masoko 07 $1,224
87 Kimamba 10 $1,224
88 Kingori 26 $1,224
89 Kintinku 16 $1,224
90 Kiomboi 16 $1,224
91 Kirando 24 $1,224
92 Kiratu 26 $1,224
93 Kisanga 10 $1,224
94 Kisarawe 02 $1,224
95 Kisasa 03 $1,224
96 Kisesa 12 $1,224
97 Kisesa 31 $1,224
98 Kishapu 15 $1,224
99 Kisiwani 06 $1,224
100 Kitama 11 $1,224

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Tanzania face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Arusha has a median household income of $1,224.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. The median household in Arusha earns $1,224 — 98% below the national median.
  • 2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
  • 3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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