Tunisia’s Foreign‑Exchange Reserves Reach 25.06 Billion Dinars (Feb 17, 2026)
“As of 17 February, net foreign‑currency assets stood at 25.06 billion dinars, equivalent to 106 days of imports.” – Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT)
Key figures (compared with the same period in 2025)
| Indicator | 17 Feb 2026 | 17 Feb 2025 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net foreign‑currency reserves | 25.06 bn dinars (106 days of imports) | 23.30 bn dinars (102 days) | +7.5 % |
| Banknotes & coins in circulation | 27.4 bn dinars (16 Feb 2026) | 22.8 bn dinars (16 Feb 2025) | — |
| Total refinancing volume | 11.2 bn dinars (17 Feb 2026) | 12.5 bn dinars (17 Feb 2025) | ‑9.6 % |
| Inter‑bank transactions | 3.7 bn dinars (17 Feb 2026) | 3.4 bn dinars (17 Feb 2025) | +8.8 % |
| Cumulative labor income | 1,045 mn dinars (10 Feb 2026) | 979.4 mn dinars (10 Feb 2025) | +6.7 % |
| Tourism revenues | 696.5 mn dinars (10 Feb 2026) | 667 mn dinars (10 Feb 2025) | +4.4 % |
What the numbers tell us
- Stronger foreign‑exchange buffer: The 7.5 % rise in reserves improves Tunisia’s ability to finance imports and cushions external shocks.
- Higher cash in circulation: An increase of roughly 4.6 bn dinars suggests growing domestic demand for liquidity.
- Reduced refinancing pressure: The drop in total refinancing indicates tighter credit conditions or a shift toward alternative financing channels.
- More active inter‑bank market: An 8.8 % jump reflects heightened banking activity and possibly improved confidence among financial institutions.
- Rising incomes and tourism: Both labor earnings and tourism receipts are on an upward trajectory, supporting overall economic growth.
Source
The data are drawn from the monetary and financial indicators released by the Banque Centrale de Tunisie (BCT).
Further reading
Read also: Foreign‑exchange reserves exceed 25.5 billion dinars
Published by La Presse, 4 February 2026.
