Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) Balance Sheet: Total Assets Reach TND 61.264 Billion as of August 31, 2026

According to data published in the Official Journal of the Tunisian Republic on September 15, 2026, the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) reported a total balance sheet of TND 61.264 billion as of August 31, 2026.

Asset Side Breakdown

The asset side of the balance sheet is dominated by foreign currency holdings, which account for TND 25.680 billion. Other key asset components include:

Gold reserves: TND 1.776 billion
IMF reserve position: TND 482.2 million
Special Drawing Rights (SDR) holdings: TND 75.9 million

Banking System Financing Operations

Significant portions of the assets are allocated to financing operations within the banking system:

Monetary policy facilities granted to banks: TND 6.958 billion
Open market operations: TND 3.846 billion

State-Related Assets

The balance sheet also reflects substantial financial engagements with the State:

Advance to the State against IMF assets: TND 2.280 billion
Facilities granted to the State: TND 18.650 billion

Liability Side Breakdown

On the liability side, the most prominent item is currency in circulation (banknotes and coins), totaling TND 30.217 billion. Other major liability components include:

Current accounts of banks and financial institutions: TND 715.7 million
Government-related accounts:
- Government current account: TND 2.190 billion
- Government special accounts: TND 2.411 billion

Other Liability Items

Additional liability items comprise:

Commitments to residents related to foreign currency operations: TND 10.592 billion
Conversion and revaluation differences: TND 4.700 billion

Conclusion

As of the end of August 2026, the BCT’s balance sheet structure clearly delineates its financial position across four main pillars: external holdings, credit extended to the State, banking refinancing, and currency in circulation.