Tunisia's Economic Growth Rate Reaches 1.6% in Q1 2025, Minister Calls for Acceleration
Tunisia's Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, described the country's 2025 first-quarter growth rate of 1.6% on Monday. While acknowledging the growth rate as "positive," the minister emphasized that it falls short of the government's annual target of 3.2%.
Speaking during a plenary session of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), the minister stressed the importance of accelerating growth to meet the year's forecasts.
According to him, an analysis of economic performance in the first quarter reveals growth driven primarily by domestic demand and supported by improved savings.
The minister also highlighted the significance of confidence in economic exchanges, citing the expected effects of the recent reform of the legislation related to checks. He reminded that any reform implies an adaptation phase.
Furthermore, the minister noted that the dynamics of domestic demand during this period show relatively encouraging signs.
Finally, he emphasized that the statistics published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS), are prepared by professionals and experts in the field.
