During a plenary session held this Tuesday at the Assembly of People’s Representatives to examine the bill authorizing the State to subscribe to the renewal of the resources of the International Agricultural Development Fund (FIDA), the Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, presented a series of figures updated on the Tunisian economic situation.
The Minister said the growth rate has reached 2.4 % during the first half of 2025against 1 % over the same period in 2024emphasizing a gradual recovery of economic activity. At the same time, The inflation rate fell to 5 %after registering 7 % in 2024 and 9 % in 2023translating a certain appeasement of the pressure on prices.
In terms of employment, the unemployment rate increased to 15.3 %against 16 % the previous year. Samir Abdelhafidh also mentioned The stability of the exchange rate of the Tunisian dinar faced with the main foreign currencies, as well as Maintaining a reserve level in currencies equivalent to 104 days of importationconsidered to be “comfortable” according to his terms.
The Minister also stressed The increase in investment intentions recorded in 2025 compared to 2024, as well as Improvement of the sovereign classification of Tunisiawhich he interprets as a sign of renewed confidence of economic partners and investors.
In conclusion, Samir Abdelhafidh considered that these indicators testify to a Relative improvement in the economic situationwhile recognizing that The challenges remain importantespecially in terms of pricing and reducing unemployment. He insisted on the need to strengthen Collective work to achieve the objectives of Social and equitable developmentqualifying this orientation of ” irreversible national choice ».
