Tunisian Tourism Sector Continues to Thrive in 2024
The Tunisian tourism sector has maintained its positive momentum in 2024. The latest data from the Tourism Satellite Account (TSA), published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) and developed according to international standards, highlights an increase in key indicators related to tourism expenditure, value added, and contribution to gross domestic product (GDP).
A Key Tool for Measuring Tourism's Economic Impact
The TSA is a reference tool for measuring the real economic impact of tourism, based on Tunisia's national accounts and using a supply and demand accounting framework.
Key Figures for 2024
In 2024, domestic tourism expenditure reached 16.1 billion dinars, up from 14.6 billion dinars the previous year. This increase is largely driven by international visitors and non-residents, whose expenditure totaled 11.8 billion dinars, representing nearly three-quarters of the total (73.3%).
Value Added and GDP Contribution
The direct gross value added of tourism (DGVA) is estimated at 7,844.5 million dinars in 2024, compared to 7,343.1 million dinars the previous year. It accounts for 5.2% of the total gross value added of the economy, up from 5.1% in 2023. The direct GDP of tourism follows the same trend, estimated at 8.07 billion dinars in 2024, representing 5.1% of national GDP, compared to 5% the previous year.
