Tunisia Sees 18.6% Increase in International Investments in Q1 2026

According to data published by the Agency for the Promotion of Foreign Investment (FIPA), Tunisia's international investments reached a total of 838.6 million dinars (MD) by the end of March 2026, representing a 18.6% increase compared to the first quarter of 2025, and a 74.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Tunisia Aims for 4 Billion Dinars in Foreign Investments by End of 2026

Notably, Tunisia is targeting 4 billion dinars in foreign investments by the end of 2026, up from 3.5 billion dinars in 2025.

Portfolio Investments See Significant Growth

According to FIPA statistics, portfolio investments have tripled, reaching 14.2 MD by the end of March 2026, up from 3.6 MD in the previous year.

International Direct Investments (IDI) Exceed 824.4 MD

In terms of international direct investments, they have exceeded 824.4 MD during the first quarter of 2026, representing a 17.2% increase compared to the same period in 2025, and a 71.3% increase compared to the end of March 2024.

Sectoral Breakdown of IDI

The manufacturing sector accounts for 68.5% of the total IDI, with a value of 564.4 MD, followed by the energy sector (22.1% of IDI), services (8.5%), and agriculture (0.9%).

Improvement in Foreign Investment Flows

FIPA has also reported an improvement in incoming foreign investment flows in currencies. In euros, IDI reached 244.7 million euros, while in US dollars, they reached 263.7 million dollars, confirming the restoration of Tunisia's attractiveness for investors in various strategic sectors, including industry.

International Interest in Tunisia

Many foreign delegations representing companies operating in various economic sectors have expressed interest in the Tunisian site, and some have even announced their intention to implement their projects there.

22nd Edition of the Tunisia Investment Forum

For reference, FIPA plans to organize the 22nd edition of the Tunisia Investment Forum on June 25-26, 2026, which is expected to attract a record number of over 1,000 economic decision-makers and actors, as well as representatives of international large firms, investment funds, and financial partners from around the world.