[CLSTR]
< Back to situation

[REVISION HISTORY]

North African economic and tourism index rankings

Updated 2 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-10-11 21:47 UTC → 2026-10-15 18:32 UTC · added removed

Recent 2026 global indices have highlighted the economic, innovation, and tourism performance of North African nations, specifically Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Tunisia has shown progress in innovation, rising to 71st in the Global Innovation Index and ranking fourth in Africa. Its strengths include scientific production and high-tech exports, though it faces challenges regarding private sector involvement in R&D. In relocation metrics, Tunisia ranks 124th globally, outperforming Algeria but trailing Morocco. Algeria has demonstrated growth in the its tourism sector, rising to 89th globally in the Travel & Tourism Development Index, which places it 9th in Africa. Building on this momentum, Algeria Index. In 2025, the country recorded 2.2 million international visitors in 2025, visitors, ranking sixth among African tourist destinations. This growth is attributed destinations due to investments in local infrastructure and increased air connectivity, with specific interest in Saharan tourism. connectivity. Algeria is also expanding its role in the regional technology sector. The country sector and is set to host the fifth edition of the African Startup Conference (ASC) in Algiers from December 5 to 7. Focused on ‘Deep Tech’, the event is expected to host over 400 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors, aiming aims to connect startups with investors and institutional partners such as the African Union Union, Afreximbank, and Afreximbank. the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). However, Tunisia is currently facing a significant decline in visitors from Algeria, its primary tourism market. Data from the National Tunisian Tourism Office (ONTT) indicates that Algerian arrivals in September 2026 dropped by 40.1% compared to the previous year, following a nearly 33% decrease in August. Analysts suggest this downturn may be linked to rising inflation, a surge in Algerian domestic tourism, and new Algerian banking regulations regarding tourist currency allocations. In response, Tunisian officials are pursuing market diversification, targeting high-end Swiss travelers through cultural, gastronomic, and wellness tourism.

Versions

  1. 2026-10-15 18:32 UTC North African economic and tourism index rankings
  2. 2026-10-11 21:47 UTC North African economic and tourism index rankings
  3. 2026-10-07 10:07 UTC North African economic and tourism index rankings

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.