At a glance
Direction of the country: A majority of Tanzanians believe the country is going in the right direction and the government is handling the economy well.
Country’s economic situation: The share of Tanzanians who say the country’s economic situation has improved has almost doubled. But only one in three describe their personal living conditions as good.
Optimism about future: A growing proportion of citizens think that things will get better in the coming year.
Basic necessities: Fewer Tanzanians are experiencing shortages of food, water, and other basic necessities compared to 2017.
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