International Investments in Tunisia Soar by 28.1% in the First Nine Months of 2025
International investments in Tunisia have surged by 28.1% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to 2024, by 39.7% compared to 2023, and by 58.1% compared to 2022.
The total investment flow reached 2,588.7 million dinars (MD) by the end of September, driven by a significant increase in foreign direct investments, according to data from the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA). FIPA highlighted that, despite a 56.8% increase, portfolio investments only reached 52.7 MD during the same period.
Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) Grow by 27.7%
FDI recorded a growth of 27.7%, reaching 2,536 MD by the end of September 2025, compared to 1,986.4 MD during the same period in 2024.
Breakdown by Country
By country, France leads the way with investments totaling 639.9 MD, accounting for 31.3% of FDI (excluding energy), confirming its position as the largest foreign investor in Tunisia. It is followed by Germany (294 MD), Italy (242.4 MD), the Netherlands (153.7 MD), and the United States (108.2 MD).
Industrial Sector Dominates New FDI
The industrial sector accounts for 63.6% of new FDI and remains the primary beneficiary of these investments, particularly in the fields of electricity, electronics, mechanics, textiles, and agri-food.
Tunisia Aims to Double FDI Value
Tunisia aims to double the value of FDI to reach 4 billion dinars in 2026 and stimulate high-value-added sectors (automotive, aeronautics, pharmaceutical industries, digital economy, agri-food, and technical textiles). This is part of a more efficient and effective strategy, in line with international changes in the investment landscape.
New Strategy to Attract Industrial Enterprises
According to the draft Economic Balance Project for 2026, this new strategy aims to attract industrial enterprises to increase the industrial integration rate, particularly in the automotive sector, from 40% to 55% by the end of 2026. It also aims to adopt a precise sectoral approach through a Country/Sector matrix to direct efforts towards high-value-added activities.
