The number of Tunisians recruited to work abroad recorded a decline in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest data published by the Tunisian Technical Cooperation Agency (ATCT). A total of 653 recruitments were recorded until March 31, compared to 732 at the same period of 2024.
Despite this decline, the figures remain significantly higher than those of 2021, marked by the health crisis linked to the COVVI-19, where only 399 Tunisians had been recruited abroad.
Recruited Tunisians are spread over several European and Arab countries. Germany leads destinations with 207 recruitments, followed by Canada (97), Saudi Arabia (90), France (50), Italy (35) and Qatar (28).
The health sector largely dominates the volume of recruitments, representing 55% of the total with 358 medical and paramedical executives hired. Follow education (56 recruitments), administration (48), industry (47), cultural and sporting activities (39), tourism and services (33), transport (27), IT and communication (18), and finally trade (17).
Until the end of March 2025, 27,201 cooperants and experts were affiliated with ATCT. Their geographical distribution shows a predominance in Arab countries (56%), followed by Europe (29%) and Canada (13%).
As part of triangular and South-South cooperation, two Tunisian experts specializing in export promotion were sent to Guinea during the first quarter. In addition, 28 African and Arab executives participated in study visits, internships and workshops in Tunisia, to strengthen their skills thanks to Tunisian expertise.
Finally, four cooperation projects are currently being followed in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank, in the fields of health, digitization of financial services, trade and food security. These projects benefit four African countries: the Comoros, Guinea, Chad and Djibouti, in collaboration with several Tunisian institutions.
