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Tunisia’s economy surges as agriculture and mining drive growth

Tunisia | Photo by Amal Bourkhis @ Unsplash
Tunisia | Photo by Amal Bourkhis @ Unsplash

Justice Nwafor

Justice Nwafor is an award-winning journalist covering finance, energy, climate, and economic development across the region.
  • GDP expanded 3.2% in Q2, fastest pace since 2022
  • Agriculture, mining and manufacturing lead broad-based recovery

 

TUNIS, TUNISIA – Tunisia’s economy accelerated in the second quarter of 2025, posting its strongest growth rate in nearly three years, driven by surging output across agriculture, industry and mining.

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