Phosphate Production in Tunisia Sees Significant Decline Since 2010
According to figures provided by the Central Bank of Tunisia, the country's annual phosphate production has experienced a significant drop since 2010.
In 2010, Tunisia's phosphate production reached 8,149,000 tons, but since 2011, it has been marked by notable fluctuations. The following years saw a sharp decline, with levels varying between 2,479,000 tons in 2011 and 4,422,000 tons in 2017.
As of 2023, production has fallen to 3,093,000 tons, representing a 62% decrease since 2010.
The most significant drop occurred between 2010 and 2011, when production plummeted from 8,149,000 to 2,479,000 tons, a decrease of almost 70%.
Historically, phosphate has long been a pillar of the Tunisian economy. However, since the 2011 revolution, phosphate production has declined sharply due to social unrest, including repeated strikes in the Gafsa region, where phosphate mines are concentrated, as well as ineffective governance within the Gafsa Phosphate Company (CPG).
