Investment Boom in Tunisia: 41.5% Increase in Declared Investments
The President of the Tunisian Investment Authority, Naïma Ayadi, announced on Monday that the volume of declared investments at the national level in all sectors has recorded a 41.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This surge is attributed to the announcement of three major projects in the renewable energy sector last September.
During her appearance on National Radio, Ayadi explained that the industrial sector leads the declared investments with 30%, followed by the renewable energy sector with 28%, services with 17%, the agricultural sector with 15%, and tourism with 10%.
Ayadi added that despite its leading position in investment intentions, the industrial sector has still recorded a 17.5% decrease in invested value.
Interior Regions Attract 60% of Investment Intentions
Ayadi highlighted that interior regions attract 60% of investment intentions, with 77% of these intentions concerning new investments. This confirms that Tunisia is an attractive and stimulating country for investments.
The President of the Tunisian Investment Authority further specified that 55% of investment intentions are purely Tunisian, while 45% involve foreign participation.
The guest on National Radio indicated that the competence of the Tunisian workforce is considered the most contributing factor to attracting investments. She noted that the Authority is working to attract investments in promising fields and to limit brain drain.
Key statistics:
- 41.5% increase in declared investments compared to the same period in 2024
- Industrial sector leads with 30% of declared investments
- Renewable energy sector accounts for 28% of declared investments
- Interior regions attract 60% of investment intentions
- 77% of investment intentions in interior regions concern new investments
- 55% of investment intentions are purely Tunisian, while 45% involve foreign participation
