Tunisia is experiencing a significant increase in foreign investment in 2025, a sign of renewed confidence among international investors. This momentum is driven by key sectors such as industry, services, and renewable energy, contributing to the creation of thousands of local jobs. This article explores the reasons for this growth, its economic impacts, and the promising outlook for Tunisia’s economic future.

A Significant Increase in Foreign Investment

During the first nine months of 2025, foreign investment in Tunisia increased by 28.1% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching a total of approximately 2.59 billion Tunisian dinars (TND). This increase reflects renewed investor confidence in the opportunities offered by the country, despite regional economic challenges.

Key sectors supporting investment growth

The industrial sector remains at the heart of this influx of investment, capturing 37% of the total value of declared projects, followed by services, agriculture, tourism, and renewable energy. These sectors benefit from an environment conducive to the implementation of innovative and sustainable projects.

Impact on employment and local economic dynamism

Foreign investment has led to the creation of more than 11,500 direct jobs by the end of September 2025, thus strengthening the local economy. New business creation projects represent the majority of investments, generating 75% of invested funds and producing 88% of job opportunities.

Main investing countries and future prospects

France remains the leading investor in Tunisia, followed by Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States, while Qatar dominates among Arab investors. Tunisia aims to reach a total of 3.4 billion dinars in foreign investment by the end of 2025 and targets 4 billion in 2026 as part of its new economic development plan.