Tunisia has preserved macroeconomic stability and initiated fiscal and banking reforms, amidst a challenging political and external environment. Tunisia offers a functional and stable democracy, young and literate population, and a government supportive of reforms. The authorities five-year economic vision 2016-2020 aims at promoting stronger and inclusive growth and includes five pillars—of which the main driver is private sector development: effective public institutions; economic diversification; human development and social inclusion; regional development; and green economic growth. Macroeconomic stabilization—including fiscal consolidation, improved budget composition, and reduced external imbalances through larger exports and FDI—is considered a prerequisite for growth.
| Key Indicators | |
| Population, millions | 11.5 |
| GDP per Capita, U.S. dollars | 3465 |
| GDP Growth, percent
| 1.96 |
| Inflation, end of period, percent | 5.32 |
| General Government Debt, percent | 70.3 |
| Global Competitiveness Ranking 2017-18 | 95 |
| Doing Business Ranking, 2019 | 80 |
| *Figures are for the period 2017, unless otherwise indicated. | |
Automotive
Sector
Strengths
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An average annual growth of 12% over the last decade
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More than €2 billion of exported auto spare parts
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Among the 10 providers of Europe for electrical wiring
systems
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Only country in Africa with local countries established world
wide
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Different stages of value chain covered by Tunisian companies
(40% local content)
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Experienced and highly adaptable workforce
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Geographic proximity and fast delivery times
- Consortium of equipment manufacturers within the Tunisian Automotive Association
Infrastructure
Main Infrastructure
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9 international airports
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7 commercial seaports and 1 oil terminal
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Developed network of roads and highways
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About 152 industrial zones and 2 parks for economic
activities
- 12 completivity clusters
- 15 cyber parks for different specialties
Aerospace
Industry
Strengths
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More than 80 companies set up in 4 industrial clusters
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Presence in the entire supply chain: high precision cutting and
machining
- High value-added activities: software and hardware engineering
- Integrated industrial platform dedicated to aeronautics
- Consortium of companies with activities related to aerospace industry within Tunisian Aerospace Association Industries
ICT
Strengths
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Multiskilled human resources
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The highest concentration of researchers among Arab and African
countries
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A performing infrastructure offer
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The biggest data center in Africa “dataxion” is based in
Tunisia
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Tunisia is the first Arab and African Country in terms of
innovation (2018 Bloomberg Innovaon Index)
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Tunisia is the 7th best city around the world to launch a start-up
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A favourable legal and fiscal framework
Agribusiness
Strengths
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The first worldwide exporter of dates
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The second African exporter of organic products
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Six medals in the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive
Oil competition 2018, including 4 goals
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The only African country having received the recognition of
equivalence with the EU and Switzerland pertaining to organic
agriculture
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Africa’s 2nd Largest Exporter of Organic Products
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Booming organic production
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Quality products, natural taste and flavor
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Synergy between research centers and companies
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Financial and tax incentives in favor of the sector
Renewable
energy
Strengths
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A well defined energy strategy by 2030
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Intensifying energy efficiency promotion in all sectors with the
aim to decrease primary energy demand by 2030 of 30% compared to
the baseline
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Legal framework: Law no 12 of May 11, 2015 on the production of
electricity from renewable energies
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Tunisia is committed (COP 21) to produce 2250 MW of electricity
from renewable energy by 2030
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Priority sector under the new investment law
