DODOMA, Feb. 2 -- THE Tanzanian government said that the implementation of the Long-Term Perspective Plan (LTPP) 2025 has significantly contributed to improving the quality of life of Tanzanians, as reflected in increased life expectancy, improved healthcare services, and a reduction in poverty levels.

Speaking in Parliament in Dodoma today, February 2, 2026, the Minister of State in the Presidents Office for Planning and Investment, Professor Kitila Mkumbo, said the average life expectancy of Tanzanians has increased from 51 years in 2000 to 68.3 years in 2022.

Professor Mkumbo noted that these achievements have also driven growth in average income per capita, which rose from 453 US dollars in 2000 to 1,277 US dollars in 2024. In addit...