The government expects the economy to grow by 3.1% by 2027
Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri predicted, Monday 10 November 2025 in Bardo, that the national economy would accelerate to 3.1% of continental prices during 2027, compared with a projected growth of 2.7% in 2026. This came during the joint general session between the Assembly of the Representatives of the People and the National Council of Authorities and Regions dedicated to discussing the draft state budget and economic budget for next year.
The Prime Minister explained that this anticipated development is based on improving the performance of the industrial, mining, agricultural and service sectors, along with the recovery of tourism, transport, financial services and communications, as well as accelerating the completion of investment projects. The government expects investment growth of 14.1% during 2027, to rise to 16.4% of GDP, with the current account deficit falling to 3.7% from about 3.9% in 2026.
During the joint session, the Minister of Economy stressed that the draft state budget for 2027 pays special attention to consolidating the social characteristics of the state and strengthening its social role. In a government statement, Zenzeri said that Tunisia aims to limit inflation to 5.2% during 2027 by ensuring consistency in the supply of basic goods, tightening control over distribution channels and combating monopoly, while continuing its policy of supporting combustion, basic materials and transportation.
The financial indicators for the current year recorded a 4.5% rise in tourism revenues to 6.3 billion dinars, amid forecasts of receiving 11.5 million tourists and achieving 8.5 billion dinars of revenue by the end of 2026. Workers' remittances abroad increased by 5% to 6.9 billion dinars during the first nine months of the same year, while the government pointed out the resilience of economic activity in the face of external and internal pressures and financial challenges.
The joint plenary session between the two Houses of Parliament at Bardot Palace is continuing to discuss the budget and economic balance sheet bill chapters, and to hear feedback from members of the government on financial trends and planned investment policies for the next phase before they are put to a final vote.
