Latest Positive Indicators for Tunisia’s National Economy (2025)
The most recent data on the national economy—released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) and confirmed by a panel of experts—paint an optimistic picture. Economic growth is projected to reach 2.5 % in 2025, marking a noticeable improvement.
Key Highlights
| Indicator | Figure | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Overall GDP growth | 2.5 % | 2024 (annual) |
| Q4 2024 GDP growth (year‑on‑year) | 2.7 % | Q4 2024 |
| Agricultural sector expansion | 12.3 % | Q4 2024 |
| Agriculture’s contribution to total growth | +1.08 pp | Oct‑Dec 2024 |
| Foreign‑exchange reserves (net) | > 25 billion TND | 2025 (equivalent to 106 days of imports) |
| Reserve increase | +7.5 % | 2025 |
| Inter‑bank transaction volume | 3.7 billion TND | 2025 |
| Tourism revenues | ≈ 700 million TND | 2025 |
| Cash in circulation | 27.4 billion TND | 2025 (vs. 22.8 billion TND a year earlier) |
Economic Growth Drivers
- Manufacturing and services continued to support the upward trend, alongside hospitality (restaurants & hotels), ICT, and transport sectors.
- Tourism and remittances from Tunisians living abroad (TRE) played a pivotal role, bolstering foreign‑exchange earnings and strengthening the country’s financial indicators.
- The Bank of Tunisia (BCT) confirmed a 7.5 % rise in net foreign‑exchange holdings, now exceeding 25 billion Tunisian dinars—enough to cover more than 106 days of imports.
Fiscal and Monetary Outlook
- Public treasury health is improving, reflected by the surge in cash and coin circulation (up to 27.4 billion TND).
- Inter‑bank activity reached 3.7 billion TND, indicating robust liquidity in the banking system.
- Combined labor income and tourism receipts are contributing to a more resilient fiscal position.
Bottom line: The officially published figures underscore a consolidation of Tunisia’s financial stability, driven by stronger foreign‑exchange reserves and healthy internal economic flows, despite an uncertain regional and global environment.
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Source: La Presse (19 Feb 2026)
