Tunisia: Reported investment up 7.1% to 5,614.5 million dinars in 2024 (TIA)
This growth is primarily attributed to improvements in renewable energy (+150%), the services sector (+43%), and industry (+3%), according to the statistical report on investment declarations for 2024, published on Tuesday by the Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA).
The number of reported jobs across all sectors also rose by 6.7%, increasing from 92,337 in 2023 to 98,557 in 2024.
The TIA highlighted the predominance of new business creation projects, noting that investments related to these projects amounted to 3,804 MD in 2024, accounting for 68% of total reported investment.
These projects are expected to create 71,381 jobs, representing 72% of the total reported employment opportunities.
Industry maintains dominance in reported investment
The industrial sector retained its leading position in reported investment, representing 52% of the total reported investment, with a 3% increase compared to 2023.
It also remains a major driver of job creation, with over 45,000 planned jobs, accounting for 46% of the total employment to be generated.
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