Sahel region sees highest real estate price surge in Tunisia

Tunisia's real estate market continued its upward price trend in the fourth quarter of 2025, with built properties seeing a 5.6% annual increase. However, this overall rise masks varied performance across different property types and regions, alongside a decline in transaction volumes.

The National Statistics Institute (INS) reported that the index for built property prices rose by 5.6% compared to the same period in 2024. On a quarterly basis, the increase was more moderate at 0.3%. While apartment prices rose 5.7% and house prices increased by 5.6% year-on-year, the Sahel region, encompassing Nabeul, Sousse, Mahdia, and Monastir, stood out with a significant 6.9% price hike.

In contrast, the Grand Tunis area saw a more modest 2.9% increase in built property prices. Residential land prices also rose nationally by 3.9% year-on-year, with the Sahel region showing a 5.3% increase. However, the North-West region bucked the trend, recording a 1.1% decrease in prices for building land.

Despite the rising prices, the volume of real estate transactions contracted. Between the third and fourth quarters of 2025, exchanges decreased by 2.9% for residential land, 2.4% for houses, and 4.9% for apartments. Factors influencing these trends include location, accessibility, proximity to amenities, and the balance between supply and demand, as well as urban development projects.