International investments in Tunisia increased by 28.1% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to 2024, by 39.7% compared to 2023, and by 58.1% compared to 2022, according to official data published on Monday, November 17. The total volume of investment flows reached 2,588.7 million dinars, approximately $866 million USD, mainly driven by the dynamism of direct financial investments, as indicated by the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA).
Portfolio investments, although up by 56.8%, remain modest at 52.7 million dinars, approximately $17.6 million USD, during the same period. Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) increased by 27.7%, reaching 2,536 million dinars, equivalent to approximately $847 million USD, compared to 1,986.4 million dinars during the same period in 2024.
By country, France confirms its position as the top foreign investor with 639.9 million dinars, approximately $214 million USD, representing 31.3% of FDI (excluding energy). It is followed by Germany with 294 million dinars (≈ $98 million USD), Italy with 242.4 million dinars (≈ $81 million USD), the Netherlands with 153.7 million dinars (≈ $51 million USD), and the United States with 108.2 million dinars (≈ $36 million USD).
The industrial sector accounts for 63.6% of new FDI, confirming its status as a pillar of the country’s attractiveness, especially in high-tech branches such as electricity, electronics, mechanics, technical textiles, and agri-food.
To maintain this momentum, Tunisia aims to double the value of FDI by 2026, reaching 4 billion dinars, approximately $1.34 billion USD, by accelerating its focus on high-value sectors such as automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, digital economy, and innovative industries. This strategic direction aims to strengthen the country’s economic resilience, attract major partnerships, and consolidate its position in regional and international value chains.
