Tunisia's Energy Independence Decreases in 2024
In 2024, Tunisia experienced a significant decline in its energy independence, with a coverage rate of available resources to meet global demand estimated at 41%, compared to 48% in 2023. This decrease is accompanied by an energy deficit of 5.4 million tons of oil equivalent, a 14% increase compared to the previous year.
National primary energy resources, including local production and royalties from Algerian gas, fell by 16% compared to 2023, reaching 3.7 million tons of oil equivalent in 2024. This decline is largely attributed to a decrease in oil and natural gas production.
The Observatory also noted that royalties from the transit of Algerian gas decreased by 9% in 2024 compared to the previous year. In terms of energy resource distribution, oil and gas accounted for 70% of primary resources, while renewable electricity represented only 2% of the total.
As for primary energy demand, it remained stable compared to 2023, reaching 9.1 million tons of oil equivalent in 2024. However, demand for petroleum products increased by 3%, while demand for natural gas decreased by 3%. This decline is mainly due to the limited availability of natural gas, which led Tunisia to import electricity to compensate for the gas deficit needed for energy production.
