Latest Monetary and Financial Indicators
The latest monetary and financial indicators published by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) show a sustained monetary dynamic, with a significant increase in banknotes and coins in circulation. As of November 28, 2025, the fiduciary currency reached 25.8 billion dinars, compared to 22 billion a year earlier, marking a significant increase of 17.3%.
Key Highlights
- This increase reflects the continuation of sustained domestic demand and translates into the intensification of economic transactions in the country.
- Net foreign exchange assets stood at 24.6 billion dinars, ensuring 105 days of import coverage, a slight decrease of 1.3% compared to the same period in 2024.
- Tourist receipts and cumulative labor income saw increases of 6.96% and 6.94%, reaching 7.3 billion and 7.7 billion dinars, respectively.
- In contrast, external debt service declined by 13.9%, standing at 11.3 billion dinars.
- Interbank transactions jumped by 66%, to 3.7 billion dinars, while the overall refinancing volume decreased slightly by 4.7%, to 11.1 billion dinars.
Economic Trends
The published indicators suggest a positive trend in Tunisia's economy, driven by sustained domestic demand and increased economic activity. However, the slight decrease in net foreign exchange assets and the decline in external debt service require careful monitoring to ensure the country's economic stability and growth.
