Tunisia’s Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri has highlighted improving economic indicators and rising investor confidence, saying the country is entering a new phase of growth driven by reforms, industrial expansion and investment opportunities.
Speaking at the opening of the 22nd Tunisia Investment Forum in Tunis on June 25-26, organised by the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA), Zenzri said the economy had shown resilience despite a challenging global environment.
She said Tunisia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated to 2.6 percent in 2025 from 1.4% in 2024, supported largely by stronger performance in agriculture and manufacturing.
Foreign direct investment also increased by more than 30% in 2025 compared with the previous year, she said, adding that Tunisia currently hosts 4,296 foreign companies with total investments estimated at 53 billion Tunisian dinars ($17.1 billion).
The prime minister said the launch of Tunisia’s 2026-2030 development plan marked a critical stage for the economy, with the strategy designed through a participatory process and backed by major legislative reforms.
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Key measures include the digitalisation of investment procedures through a new National Investment Platform, alongside reforms targeting startups, foreign exchange regulations, hydrocarbons and mining.
Zenzri said energy sovereignty remained a priority, pointing to the ELMED electricity interconnection project with Europe and plans to expand renewable energy capacity.
She recalled the signing of five concession agreements aimed at producing 600 megawatts of renewable energy, as Tunisia works towards its target of renewable sources accounting for 35% of the country’s energy mix by 2030.
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The prime minister also stressed the importance of skilled labour and technological innovation, particularly artificial intelligence, in improving Tunisia’s competitiveness.
More than 7,000 engineers graduate annually in Tunisia, including specialists in emerging fields such as data science, she said, adding that advanced and smart services had become the largest source of job creation, accounting for 59% of new employment opportunities.
The government is also working to improve customs procedures, port efficiency, logistics services and access to industrial land as part of efforts to attract more investors.
Zenzri said Tunisia aims to position itself as an economic bridge linking Europe, Africa and the Arab world, leveraging its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
The investment forum, supported by the African Development Bank, was presented as a platform to strengthen Tunisia’s role as a regional investment hub and promote opportunities across key sectors.
