The volume of declared investments at the national level, across all sectors, reached TND 3,920.1 million between January and July 2025, up 12.1% compared to the same period in 2024, confirming a positive monthly momentum, according to the Declared Investments in Figures – July 2025 report published Wednesday by the Tunisian Investment Authority (TIA).
During the first seven months of 2025, declared investments are expected to generate around 53,198 job opportunities, an increase of 7.2% year-on-year.
Creation projects accounted for 70% of declared investments (TND 2,740.5 million) and are expected to generate 85% of declared jobs (45,469 positions).
Industrial investment retains primacy despite decline
The industrial sector maintained its leading role in Tunisia’s economy over the first seven months of 2025, representing 37% of total declared investments and 40% of projected jobs.
However, it recorded a 12.7% drop in declared investments, while job creation in the sector saw a modest increase of 0.6%.
With TND 855.2 million in investments (22% of the total) and 24,463 jobs to be created (46% of the total), the services sector confirmed its second place in the Tunisian economy.
This performance reflects a 25% rise in investments and a 14.4% increase in declared jobs.
Agriculture ranked third with TND 731.9 million in investments (18% of the total), generating 5,846 jobs, marking a 6.3% decline compared to the same period in 2024.
Tourism ranked fourth with TND 434.3 million in declared investments (15% of the total), expected to generate 1,350 jobs.
The renewable energy sector recorded TND 307 million in declared investments, representing 8% of the total.
Tunis Governorate still in the lead
The top 10 governorates in terms of declared investment volume (all sectors combined) accounted for over 72% of the total.
Tunis led the ranking with 11% of declared investments (TND 415.3 million), followed by Nabeul (TND 383.2 million), Kairouan (TND 360.5 million), Jendouba (TND 333.6 million), Gabes (TND 306.8 million), Sfax (TND 275.5 million), Ben Arous (TND 237.7 million), Bizerte (TND 204.3 million), Monastir (TND 157.4 million), and Sousse (TND 134.6 million).
Declared investments in regional development zones reached TND 1,859.7 million, or 47% of the total.
Five National Interest Projects (PIN), defined as projects with an investment cost of at least TND 50 million or creating a minimum of 500 jobs over three years, or 200 jobs for university graduates, were declared, amounting to TND 868.1 million (22% of total declared investments). These projects are expected to create 1,619 jobs.
Fully Tunisian investments accounted for 70% of the total, while projects with foreign participation amounted to TND 1,174.8 million (30% of the total). The latter will generate 11,178 jobs, representing 21% of all declared employment.
