The latest statistics published by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) indicate a slight improvement in net foreign currency reserves. On March 28, 2025, these reservations reached 23,376.5 million dinars, thus making it possible to cover 102 days of imports. This figure is increasing compared to the same period of 2024, where the reserves amounted to 23,262.1 million dinars, covering 106 days of imports.
One of the factors that contributed to this slight increase is the increase in Tunisian transfers residing abroad. According to BCT data, these funds increased by 7.2 % from the start of the year until March 20, 2025. They thus reached 1,695.1 million dinars, against 1,581.2 million dinars for the same period in 2024.
Another positive indicator: the cumulative external debt service fell 3.1 % in annual sliding. As of March 20, 2025, it stood at 5,473.9 million dinars, against 5,649.1 million dinars in 2024. This decline testifies to a slight improvement in the sustainability of the country’s debt.
Finally, the indicators of the central bank report a drop in the total refinancing volume of 422.2 million dinars. This volume increased from 15,542 million dinars in 2024 to 15,119.5 million dinars on March 28, 2025. This decrease reflects a lesser dependence on the banking system for the liquidity of the Central Bank.
These financial indicators reflect a slight embellishment of the country’s economic situation, but the challenges remain numerous, especially in terms of growth and control of public spending.
