Tunisia Sees Significant Investment Growth in 2024
In 2024, Tunisia recorded 6,761 investment operations, totaling 1.172.9 million dinars. Notably, 69% of these operations were carried out remotely, representing 70% of the total volume of declared investments, indicating a growing trend towards digitalization in this field.
Investments in the agricultural services sector saw a significant increase this year, reaching 206.2 million dinars, compared to 156.2 million in 2023. This surge is primarily linked to investments in land preparation and harvesting, which generated 132 million dinars. Investments in milk collection services (9.5 million dinars) and ice pellet manufacturing (2.1 million dinars) also contributed to this growth.
In 2024, 3,001 investment operations were approved, with a total value of 444.6 million dinars. Nearly half of the projects (46%) were declared this year, while 30% concern projects from 2023. The majority of approved investments, consisting of 1,709 projects worth 251.6 million dinars, are aimed at creating new economic units, representing 57% of the number of operations and 56.5% of the total value. Expansion projects account for 39% of the number of projects, with 1,180 operations worth 128 million dinars. Renewal projects, although fewer in number, attracted 65 million dinars for 112 operations.
These investments will create 3,000 permanent jobs, including 533 in the Kairouan governorate and 315 in the Kasserine governorate, contributing to the economic development of inland regions.
Additionally, 26 projects were approved for total exports, worth 30 million dinars, primarily in the Gabès region, which attracted 11 million dinars. The governorates of Sfax, Nabeul, and Kébili also saw approved export projects.
