The head of government, Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, plans an acceleration of economic growth in 2027. Gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 3.1 percent in real terms, compared with 2.7 percent in 2026, she announced on Monday, November 9 before Parliament.
Industry, Services and Investment in Support
Presenting the government’s statement on the finance bill, the state budget and the economic budget for 2027, Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri attributed this expected growth to the anticipated rebound in industrial and extractive activities, the improvement of the performance of the services sector, and the acceleration of the realization of investment projects.
Per capita income expected to rise by 7.2%
This growth is expected to contribute to a 7.2% increase in per capita income in 2027. The government also aims to bring Tunisia into the top third of the upper-middle-income country category by the end of 2030, in line with the objective set in the development plan.