As the first quarter of 2026 comes to a close, remittances from Tunisians residing abroad continue their upward trajectory, solidifying their role as a cornerstone for the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
According to financial indicators recently published by the Central Bank of Tunisia, cumulative transfers reached 2.148 billion dinars by the end of March 2026. This figure marks a 7.4% increase compared to the 2 billion dinars recorded during the same period in 2025.
Converted to US dollars (approximately $730 million), these financial flows represent a crucial boon for the stability of the balance of payments.
This increase by more than 145 million dinars (or roughly an additional $49 million compared to last year) underscores the resilience of the financial commitment of Tunisians living abroad, despite a global economic context still marked by inflation.
These transfers today constitute one of the country’s main sources of foreign currency, at times surpassing tourism revenues. As such, they play an essential stabilizing role, helping to maintain the level of net foreign currency assets and covering a significant portion of the trade deficit.
Beyond the macroeconomic aspect, this money directly irrigates the real economy by supporting household consumption and, increasingly, small local investment projects.
