Tunisia's current account deficit narrows to 2.73 billion dinars by April 2026

Tunisia has seen a notable reduction in its current account deficit, with figures standing at 2.731 billion dinars by the end of April 2026. This marks an improvement from the 2.957 billion dinars recorded during the corresponding period in 2025, signaling a continued positive trajectory for the nation's external financial balances.

The deficit now represents 1.5% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), a decrease from 1.7% recorded a year prior. Significantly, when excluding the energy sector, Tunisia's current account actually registered a surplus of 1.461 billion dinars in the first four months of 2026. This contrasts sharply with the 726 million dinar surplus seen in the same period of 2025, highlighting a robust performance in other key economic areas.

The Central Bank of Tunisia attributes this positive development primarily to the strong performance of the services sector. Revenues from services, especially from tourism and export-oriented activities, have played a crucial role in mitigating the impact of increased energy import costs. While the energy sector continues to exert pressure on the trade and current account deficits, the growing contribution of services is increasingly vital for bolstering foreign exchange reserves and improving the country's overall external financial stability.