The sector had a growth rate of 14% in year 2000 compared with 9% in previous year. During 2000 for example, income generated by mining sector increased 130% from $80.4 million in 1999 to $ 185.1 million. In 2000 Tanzania's mineral exports accounted to 27% of total exports.
Kwa mujibu wa Prof. Ndulu amesema shughuli za kiuchumi zilizokua kwa kasi ya juu zaidi katika robo ya kwanza ya mwaka 2016 ni sekta ya fedha asilimia 13.5, mawasiliano asilimia 13.4 na utawala wa umma asilimia 10.2.