The revenue of the tourism sector is 6890 million dinars
Tourism revenue increased by 3.7% until October with a contribution of 5.2% to GDP.
Tourism revenues recorded 6890 million dinars during the period from 1 January to 20 October 2026 in Tunis. These entrances achieved growth of 3.7% compared to the same period in 2025, concurrently receiving 8.69 million tourists and spending 23.96 million hotel nights.
Joint sub-account data between the National Institute of Statistics and the Ministry of Tourism showed that the direct GDP of tourism activity reached 8.935 billion dinars representing 5.2% of GDP. The direct added value of the sector was 8.662 billion dinars and the updated wealth of 9 billion dinars, amid the growth of operational and financial indicators.
According to the National Institute of Statistics, total tourism expenditure was 17.471 billion dinars, with non-resident tourists spending affected by about 12.770 billion dinars. In contrast, domestic tourism spending rose 4.701 billion dinars from the total sums spent on destinations and hotel facilities.
The Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industries, Saviyan, presented the honourable data before a joint parliamentary session between the Tourism Committee, the Assembly of the Representatives of the People and the National Council of Governments and Regions. The minister confirmed that the government has proposed allocating allowances for the Tourism and Traditional Industries Programme for 2027 worth 176.8 million dinars, a 9.3% increase compared to the budget of 2026.
The two legislative chambers are continuing to discuss the details of the tourism mission ahead of a vote on and approval of the sector's budget under the Finance and State Budget Bill.