Agricultural Investment Trends in Tunisia: Regional Disparities Evident
The data from the Invest report - October 2025, published by Onagri, reveals that not all Tunisian regions have evolved at the same pace in terms of agricultural and fishing investments. While some areas have made significant progress, others have experienced notable declines.
Regional Investment Breakdown
The Centre-Est region, comprising Monastir, Mahdia, Sousse, Kairouan, Siliana, and Kasserine, leads the way with approved investments reaching 144.114 million dinars, accounting for 42% of the national total. This region is the most dynamic in the country, with an impressive 50% increase compared to October 2024.
The Centre-Ouest and Sud-Ouest region, including Sfax, Sidi Bouzid, Gafsa, and Tozeur, ranks second with 74.553 million dinars, representing 22% of national investments. However, this region has experienced a slight decline of 4% compared to the previous year.
The Nord-Ouest region, comprising Bizerte, Béja, Jendouba, and Kef, ranks further behind with 43.398 million dinars, accounting for 12% of the total. This zone has seen a significant decline of 11%, indicating a decrease in the investment pace.
In the Sud-Est and Sud region, including Médenine, Tataouine, Gabès, and Kebili, investments have reached 50.418 million dinars, representing 15% of the national total. However, the figures also show an 11% decline compared to 2024.
Finally, the Grand Tunis and Cap Bon region, including Tunis, Ariana, Ben Arous, Manouba, Zaghouan, and Nabeul, has recorded significant progress. Approved investments in this region have reached 32.003 million dinars, accounting for 9% of the total, with a 23% increase over the past year.
Subsidies Follow the Same Regional Trend
The subsidies granted to agricultural projects confirm the regional disparities. The Centre-Est region remains in the lead with 33.138 million dinars, accounting for 38% of subsidies, with a 6% increase.
The Centre-Ouest and Sud-Ouest region has received 20.379 million dinars (23%), but has experienced a significant decline of 24%.
The Sud/Sud-Est region has received 14.744 million dinars (17%), with a decline of 19%.
The Nord-Ouest region has received 12.544 million dinars (14%), with a decline of 17%.
The Grand Tunis and Cap Bon region has received 6.523 million dinars (8%), also experiencing a decline of 6%.
These figures clearly demonstrate that the Centre-Est region dominates agricultural investments in 2025, while several interior regions, particularly the Nord-Ouest and Sud, are experiencing a slowdown.
