Tunisian Diaspora Transfers Reach 4.7 Billion Dinars
As of July 10, 2026, the Tunisian diaspora has transferred 4,745.2 million dinars to the country, a significant increase of 230.1 million dinars compared to the 4,515.1 million dinars recorded during the same period last year. This figure once again confirms the importance of the diaspora, with nearly two million Tunisians living abroad, in the country's external financial balances.
A Safeguard for Foreign Exchange Reserves
These transfers, combined with tourism revenues (3,681.1 million dinars), are among the main factors contributing to the net foreign exchange assets of the Central Bank of Tunisia, which stood at 22,769.1 million dinars as of July 17, 2026. This amount is sufficient to cover approximately 90 days of imports. Additionally, these regular foreign exchange inflows help maintain the stability of the dinar against the euro and dollar, limiting imbalances between buyers and sellers in the foreign exchange market.
Far-Reaching Impact Beyond Finance
These transfers also alleviate tensions on the current account and facilitate the servicing of external debt, not to mention their direct impact on household purchasing power, which in turn fuels domestic consumption.
Encouraging Diaspora Investment
It is in this context that the Office of Tunisians Abroad is organizing four regional meetings from July 23 to August 6, dedicated to diaspora investment, in Tataouine, Tunis, Bizerte, and Kairouan. The objective is to strengthen the contribution of Tunisians abroad to the country's economic development and encourage them to invest and create projects in the regions.
