# Tunisian economic sector growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tunisian-economic-sector-growth
> Updated: 2026-09-23T08:18:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Tunisia is experiencing growth in key economic sectors, specifically in textiles and tourism.

In the textile and apparel industry, exports reached 9,069 million dinars by the end of 2025, representing approximately 16% of the nation’s total manufacturing exports. The sector supports roughly 146,000 jobs across more than 1,400 companies. To maintain competitiveness, the government is focusing on industrial upgrading, digitalization, and high-value areas like technical textiles.

Simultaneously, the tourism sector reported tourist receipts of approximately $2 billion as of September 20, 2026, a 4.7% increase over the previous year. The Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts is working to promote regional cultural heritage through a “one region, one product” initiative. Efforts are also underway to increase international visibility in preparation for Tunisia being named the Arab Tourism Capital 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Tunisia tourism revenue reaches $2 billion as of September 2026

Tunisia's tourism revenue reached approximately $2 billion by September 20, 2026, a 4.7% increase year-over-year, as the country seeks to diversify offerings beyond coastal resorts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tunisia-tourism-revenue-reaches-2-billion-as-of-september-2026

### 2026-09-03: Tunisia textile sector reaches 9 billion dinars in exports

Tunisia's textile and apparel sector reached 9.069 billion dinars in exports by 2025, supporting 146,000 jobs and representing 16% of manufacturing exports.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tunisia-textile-sector-reaches-9-billion-dinars-in-exports

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