The Essentials
- More than 8 million visitors recorded since the start of 2026, despite a slight year-on-year decrease.
- Algeria and Libya: neighboring markets are mainly affected by the drop in arrivals.
- European markets: an estimated growth of 2.3%, notably on the French and British markets.
- 6.89 billion dinars: tourist revenues accumulated as of October 20, 2026.
- +243.3 million dinars: the increase in tourist revenues compared with the same period in 2025.
A decline mainly observed in the Algerian and Libyan markets
The ONTT’s Director General indicated that the slight drop in tourist arrivals concerns mainly visitors from neighboring countries, notably Algeria and Libya.
He attributed this trend to several factors, citing some difficulties related to the use of bank cards as well as the effects of climate change.
These explanations were put forward by the ONTT official, without a quantified assessment of each factor’s contribution to the decline in arrivals being communicated.
The French and British markets show a growth
Conversely, traditional European markets are showing a positive evolution.
According to ONTT indications, these markets, notably France and the United Kingdom, recorded a growth of 2.3%.
This evolution highlights different dynamics depending on the visitors’ geographic origin: while arrivals from neighboring countries are decreasing, traditional European markets are showing growth.
Tourist revenues reach 6.89 billion dinars
Despite the slight decrease in arrivals, Tunisian tourist revenues continue to rise.
According to the Central Bank of Tunisia’s indicators, as of October 20, 2026, tourism revenues accumulated since the start of the year reached 6.89 billion dinars.
This amount represents an increase of 243.3 million dinars compared with the same period in 2025, i.e. an approximate growth of 3.7% (TN calculation).
Tunisia’s Tourism: Key Indicators for 2026
| Indicator | Data released |
|---|---|
| Number of visitors since the start of 2026 | More than 8 million |
| Overall arrivals trend | Slight year-on-year decrease |
| Markets mainly down | Algeria and Libya |
| Evolution of traditional European markets | +2.3% (ONTT estimate) |
| Tourist revenues accumulated as of October 20, 2026 | 6.89 billion dinars |
| Increase in revenues over the year | +243.3 million dinars |
| Relative growth of revenues | Approximately +3.7% (TN calculation) |
