Bleeding of hard currency in Tunisia… 658 million dinars were transferred by Tunisians to educate their children abroad within one year

Tunisia– Tunisian remittances allocated to finance their children’s studies abroad and academic training programs recorded a record high during the year 2025, according to the latest report issued by the Central Bank of Tunisia, in an indicator that reflects the increasing demand for international education despite the high costs of study and living.

The report indicated that the value of these transfers amounted to about658 million Tunisian dinars(Equivalent to approximately235 million dollars) during the year 2025, an increase of30%Compared to 2024, which recorded transfers worth507.3 million dinars(About $181 million).

According to official data, more than30 thousand Tunisian studentsTheir academic career abroad, where it attractsFranceAbout half of these students, whileGermanyIt ranked second with its reception of approximately7 thousand Tunisian studentsAccording to data reported by the German News Agency.

In a related economic context, data showedForeign Investment Promotion AgencyTunisia has attracted foreign investments worth836.6 million dinars(about 300 million dollars) during the first quarter of 2026, registering a growth of18.6%Compared to the same period last year.

The agency indicated that the volume of foreign investments also increased by74.1%Compared to 2024, by22.7%Compared to 2023, driven by growth in investments in the stock market, manufacturing, energy and services sectors.

The Tunisian authorities are seeking to increase the pace of foreign investment during the current year, aiming to attract investments exceeding$1.4 billion, compared to approximately$1.2 billionDuring 2025, as part of its efforts to support economic growth and improve the business climate.

Source:”My country’s press”

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