United Republic of Tanzania - MPOWER Summary
Core Information
- Country: United Republic of Tanzania
- WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: Signed on 27 January 2004, ratified on 30 April 2007
- Population: 59,734,213
- Income Group: Middle-income
- MPOWER Compliance Score: 30.0% for cigarette affordability, but compliance for P and E is not fully specified
MPOWER Measures Overview
| Measure |
Status |
| Monitoring |
Data not reported |
| Smoke-Free Environments |
Complete measure not implemented; some subnational laws exist |
| Cessation Programmes |
No toll-free quit line; no nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) available; no cessation support in health clinics or hospitals; some support in community |
| Health Warnings |
Complete; 30% of principal display areas covered; rotating warnings; warnings in principal languages; no graphic or photo warnings; no requirement for warnings to be on all packaging |
| Mass Media Campaigns |
No national anti-tobacco campaigns between July 2018 and June 2020 |
| Advertising Bans |
Complete ban on direct advertising not implemented; indirect advertising bans not fully implemented; no ban on tobacco product display at point of sale; no ban on internet sales of tobacco products; complete ban on tobacco vending machines |
Tobacco Use Prevalence (2018-2020)
Adults (Global Adult Tobacco Survey, 2018)
| Category |
Current Use (%) |
Daily Use (%) |
| Male |
14.6 |
11.2 |
| Female |
3.2 |
2.4 |
| Both Sexes |
8.7 |
6.6 |
Adolescents (Global Youth Tobacco Survey, 2016)
| Category |
Current Use (%) |
Daily Use (%) |
| Male |
6.5 |
4.8 |
| Female |
2.4 |
1.8 |
| Both Sexes |
4.8 |
3.6 |
WHO Age-Standardized Prevalence (2019)
| Category |
Current Use (%) |
Daily Use (%) |
| Male |
18.5 |
14.3 |
| Female |
3.6 |
3.0 |
| Both Sexes |
11.0 |
8.7 |
Tobacco Affordability (2020)
- Cigarettes less affordable since 2010: Yes
- Cigarettes less affordable in 2020 compared to 2018: Yes
- Trend change in affordability since 2010: No
Tobacco Taxation (2020)
| Brand |
Price (TIRSP) |
Taxes (% of retail price) |
| Lowest cost brand |
TZS 2,000.00 |
Total taxes: 29.97% |
| Premium brand |
TZS 5,000.00 |
Specific excise: 14.71% |
| VAT or sales tax |
15.25% |
|
Tobacco Tax Revenue (2016/2017)
| Tax Type |
Revenue (TZS) |
| Excise (specific and ad valorem) |
145,257,680,000.00 |
| VAT and other sales taxes |
40,187,570,000.00 |
| Import duties |
Not reported |
| All other taxes |
Not reported |
Earmarking of Tobacco Taxes
Key Points
- Health Warnings: Mandated on all tobacco packages, covering 30% of the principal display area, with rotating warnings, but no graphic or photo warnings.
- Smoke-Free Laws: Not fully implemented; only some public places have designated smoking rooms, and no complete smoke-free laws.
- Cessation Support: Limited to community-based support, with no NRT or cessation services available in health clinics, hospitals, or through health professionals.
- Tobacco Affordability: Cigarettes became less affordable since 2010, with a compliance score of 30.0%.
- Tobacco Taxes: Taxes on the most sold brand of cigarettes account for 29.97% of the retail price, with a significant portion being specific excise and VAT.
- Advertising Bans: Complete bans on direct advertising not implemented, but some indirect advertising bans are in place. Internet sales and tobacco vending machines are not banned.
Summary of MPOWER Compliance
| Measure |
Compliance Level |
| Monitoring |
Data not reported |
| Smoke-Free Environments |
Minimal measure |
| Cessation Programmes |
Minimal measure |
| Health Warnings |
Complete measure |
| Mass Media |
No measure |
| Advertising Bans |
Moderate measure |
Conclusion
Tanzania has implemented some tobacco control measures, particularly in health warnings and taxation, but significant gaps exist in monitoring, smoke-free environments, and cessation support. The country has made progress in reducing cigarette affordability since 2010, but comprehensive anti-tobacco campaigns and complete smoke-free laws are lacking. Overall, Tanzania's tobacco control efforts are moderate, with room for improvement in several areas.
