Tunisian diaspora transfers reached nearly 1.5 billion dinars, or 1,467.7 million dinars (approximately $514 million) in the first two months of 2026, according to data published by the Central Bank of Tunisia. This amount represents an increase of 6.7% compared to the same period in 2025.
For comparison, these transfers had recorded a more significant increase of 16.1% year-on-year in the same period of 2024, according to data reported by TEMA (approximately $511 million, compared to $432 million) a year earlier, representing an 18.2% increase. This evolution is mainly explained by an exchange rate effect, as the dollar depreciated by 9.7% against the Tunisian dinar between February 2025 and February 2026.
Furthermore, tourist revenues increased by 4.8%, rising from 982 million dinars (approximately $344 million) at the end of February 2025 to 1,029.1 million dinars (approximately $360 million) by the end of February 2026. During the same period, labor income reached 1,467.7 million dinars (approximately $514 million), up 6.7% year-on-year.
Regarding external finances, the cumulative external debt service amounted to 1,175.7 million dinars (approximately $412 million) by the end of February 2026, compared to 5,057.4 million dinars (approximately $1.77 billion) a year earlier.
Finally, net foreign exchange reserves stood at 25,184 million dinars (approximately $8.8 billion), covering 106 days of imports as of March 6, 2026, compared to 23,248.7 million dinars (approximately $8.1 billion) and 102 days of imports at the same time last year.
