These documents compare economic and social indicators for Malaysia and Tanzania. While both are less economically developed countries, Malaysia has experienced much higher economic growth and made greater progress toward development goals. GDP growth was 6.3% for Malaysia in 2007 compared to a decreased forecast of 7.3% for Tanzania in 2009 due to high inflation and the global financial crisis. Literacy and education enrollment rates are also higher in Malaysia, which is closer to achieving targets to reduce poverty and improve health.