After the sharp contraction of 8.7 percent in 2020, Tunisian GDP growth accelerated to 3.4 percent in 2021. Inflation was slightly higher this year at 5.7 percent. The current account deficit increased to 7.1 percent of GDP in 2021 due to food and energy imports. Foreign exchange reserves amount to TND 21.5 billion (4.3 months of imports) at the end of 2021. Tunisia's SDR allocation amounts to $740 million. (Download detailed Analysis Source : Report African Economic Outlook 2022 ; AfDB)
As of December 31, 2022, the Tunis Stock Exchange (BVMT) has 82 listed companies, representing a market capitalization of $ 7.7 billion. Between 2018-2021, the flow of foreign direct investment in Tunisia has experienced a downward trend from $ 1 035.9 million in 2017 to $ 660.2 million in 2021.
