Tunisia: economy

What is the GDP growth rate of Tunisia?

Tunisia's real GDP was 2.3% higher in the second quarter of 2026 than a year earlier, seasonally adjusted, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Compared with the first quarter of 2026, GDP rose 1.4%.

The quarterly figures are volume estimates from INS's quarterly national accounts. For full years, the IMF World Economic Outlook puts growth at 2.7% in 2025 and projects 2.4% for 2026. INS publishes quarterly growth about six weeks after each quarter ends.

Official sources: INS: Economic growth, second quarter 2026 · IMF DataMapper: Real GDP growth, Tunisia

What is the inflation rate in Tunisia?

Consumer prices in Tunisia were 5.6% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, up from 5.4% in August, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Prices rose 0.8% in the month.

Food and drink prices rose 8.4% over the year, with poultry up 16.5%, fresh fruit 16.3% and lamb 14.6%. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, was stable at 4.9%. Prices of freely set products rose 6.8%, while regulated prices rose 1.2%. The index has base 100 in 2015 and is published early each month.

Official sources: INS: Consumer price index, September 2026

What is Tunisia's trade deficit?

Tunisia's trade deficit was 20,997 million dinars in the first nine months of 2026, compared with 16,727 million dinars a year earlier, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Exports rose 8.6% and imports 13.1%, so exports covered 70.6% of imports.

Exports of olive oil reached 4,005.7 million dinars, up from 2,915.2 million, and mechanical and electrical exports rose 9.9%. Energy imports rose 32%. The European Union took 70.2% of Tunisia's exports. INS publishes trade figures at current prices each month.

Official sources: INS: Foreign trade, September 2026

What is the GDP per capita of Tunisia?

Tunisia's GDP per person was about $4,637 in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook, up from $4,183 in 2024. The IMF projects about $5,053 for 2026.

The figures are in current US dollars, so they move with the dinar's exchange rate as well as with real growth and inflation. The IMF also projects the current account deficit to widen to 4.9% of GDP in 2026 from 3.3% in 2025, according to the same database. National accounts in dinars are published by the National Institute of Statistics.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: GDP per capita, Tunisia · IMF DataMapper: Current account balance, Tunisia

Is Tunisia's economy growing?

In 2025, real GDP growth in Tunisia was 2.5%, according to the World Bank. The peak was 6.7% in 2007 and the low -9.0% in 2020. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 3.5%, and Tunisia placed 14th highest of 17. Worldwide: 115th of 180.

What is GDP per capita in Tunisia?

In 2025, GDP per person in Tunisia was $4,657, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 13th highest of 17 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is $6,051. Worldwide: 117th of 180.

What is Tunisia's GDP per person adjusted for prices?

In 2025, GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Tunisia was $15,233 in international dollars, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been higher. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was $19,699 in international dollars, and Tunisia placed 12th highest of 17. World rank, highest first: 105th of 179.

What share of Tunisia's economy is exports?

In 2025, exports of goods and services in Tunisia was 46.7% of GDP, according to the World Bank. Its high point since 2005 was 2008, at 55.7% of GDP; its low point was 2020, at 38.0% of GDP. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 29.7% of GDP, and Tunisia placed 4th highest of 11. Of 133 countries with 2025 data, 41st highest.

What is Tunisia's current account balance?

In 2025, the current account balance in Tunisia was -2.3% of GDP, according to the IMF (a deficit). The peak was -0.9% of GDP in 2005 and the low -10.8% of GDP in 2018. It is 8th highest of 12 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is -0.6% of GDP. Worldwide: 76th of 132.

How much foreign direct investment goes into Tunisia?

The IMF puts net inflows of foreign direct investment in Tunisia at 2.0% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 9.4% of GDP in 2006 and the low 0.9% of GDP in 2011. It is 8th highest of 17 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 1.8% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 92nd of 179.