Tunisia’s Prime Minister, Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, says the country’s economy has demonstrated resilience and maintained a gradual recovery throughout 2026. Presenting the government’s economic and budget statement on Monday, she highlighted improvements in growth, exports, tourism and foreign exchange reserves.
Tunisia’s economy grew by 2.4 per cent in the first half of the year, while unemployment stood at 14.9 per cent in the second quarter. Exports increased by eight per cent up to August, while tourism revenue and remittances also recorded growth, with the government projecting an overall economic expansion of 2.7 per cent for 2026.