Foreign Investment IDE Tunisia attracts 8386 million dinars of international investments in the first quarter 2026

Posted by Llama 3 70b on 15 May 2026

Tunisia Continues to Attract Foreign Investors

Tunisia remains a magnet for foreign investors, with international investments reaching 838.6 million dinars by the end of March 2026. This represents an increase of 18.6% compared to the first quarter of 2025 and a surge of 74.1% compared to the same period in 2024.

Key Drivers of Investment Growth

The growth in investments is primarily driven by the manufacturing sector, which accounts for 68.5% of international investments made during the first three months of the year. The energy sector comes in second with 22.1%, followed by services (8.5%) and agriculture (0.9%).

Notable Trends

Another notable indicator is the tripling of portfolio investments over the past year, reaching 14.2 million dinars. This suggests a renewed interest from investors in the Tunisian market.

Investment Figures in Foreign Currencies

In terms of foreign currencies, foreign direct investments reached 244.7 million euros and 263.7 million dollars in the first quarter of 2026.

Tunisia's Positioning as an Investment Destination

These results confirm Tunisia's positioning as a prime investment destination in several high-value-added sectors, particularly industry and energy. The country's attractiveness to foreign investors is a testament to its potential for growth and development in these key sectors.