In a press release published this Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Central Bank of Tunisia announced a reduction in its key rate of 50 base points, bringing it from 8% to 7.5%. This decision will take effect from Thursday, March 27, 2025.
This measure aims to adjust the country’s monetary policy in the face of economic developments. Consequently, the central bank has also decreased the rate of deposit and credit facilities to 24 hours, respectively to 6.5% and 8.5%. In addition, the rate of remuneration for savings deposits was lowered to 6.5%.
The press release recalls that this decision follows the recommendations made by the central bank in January 2025, encouraging Tunisian banks to comply with the reduction in the interest rate on credits, in accordance with law n ° 41 of 2024, which entered into force in January of this year.
It is important to emphasize that the key rate had remained stable at 8% since December 2022, stability that has marked more than two years. This new measure could have repercussions on the accessibility of credit and investment dynamics, in an economic context which is still fragile.
The Central Bank of Tunisia, in its efforts to regulate the economy and stimulate economic activity, continues to play a key role in the adjustment of monetary policy to meet the current challenges.
