Tunisia's annual inflation rate accelerated for the first time in three months to 5.4% in August 2026, from July’s four-month low of 5.1%. It was the highest inflation rate since May, with food & non-alcoholic beverages making the largest contribution to inflation, rising at the fastest pace in three months (7.5% vs 6.6% in July), mainly driven by higher prices for poultry, sheep meat, fruit, beef, and fresh fish. Prices also rose at a faster pace for transportation (2.1% vs 2%), health (3.4% vs 2.7%), and restaurants & hotels (6.6% vs 6.5%), while clothing & footwear prices eased slightly (9.0% vs 9.1%). Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes food and energy, inched up to 4.9% from 4.8% in July. On a monthly basis, the CPI climbed by 0.5%, accelerating from a 0.2% rise in the previous month and marking the fastest increase in four months. source: National Institute of Statistics - Tunisia

Inflation Rate in Tunisia increased to 5.40 percent in August from 5.10 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Tunisia averaged 5.41 percent from 1963 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 16.70 percent in July of 1982 and a record low of -1.90 percent in June of 1970. This page provides - Tunisia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Tunisia Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Tunisia increased to 5.40 percent in August from 5.10 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Tunisia is expected to be 4.90 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Tunisia Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 4.60 percent in 2027 and 5.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-05 02:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 5.1% 5.3% 5.2%
2026-09-07 12:15 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 5.4% 5.1% 5.0%
2026-10-05 02:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 5.4% 4.9%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Rent Inflation 5.90 5.80 percent Aug 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 197.30 196.20 points Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 169.50 168.70 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 173.10 172.50 points Aug 2026
Food Inflation 7.50 6.60 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.40 5.10 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.50 0.20 percent Aug 2026


Tunisia Inflation Rate
In Tunisia, the three main components of the Consumer Price Index are: Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (26% of the total weight), Housing & Utilities (19%), and Transport (13%). Clothing & Footwear accounts for 7%, Household Contents, Equipment & Maintenance for 6%, Health for 6% and Miscellaneous Goods & Services for 6%. Others includes: Restaurants & Hotels (5%), Communication (5%), Education (3%), Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (3%) and Recreation & Culture (2%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.40 5.10 16.70 -1.90 1963 - 2026 percent Monthly
2015=100

News Stream
Tunisia Inflation Rate Hits 3-Month High of 5.4%
Tunisia's annual inflation rate accelerated for the first time in three months to 5.4% in August 2026, from July’s four-month low of 5.1%. It was the highest inflation rate since May, with food & non-alcoholic beverages making the largest contribution to inflation, rising at the fastest pace in three months (7.5% vs 6.6% in July), mainly driven by higher prices for poultry, sheep meat, fruit, beef, and fresh fish. Prices also rose at a faster pace for transportation (2.1% vs 2%), health (3.4% vs 2.7%), and restaurants & hotels (6.6% vs 6.5%), while clothing & footwear prices eased slightly (9.0% vs 9.1%). Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes food and energy, inched up to 4.9% from 4.8% in July. On a monthly basis, the CPI climbed by 0.5%, accelerating from a 0.2% rise in the previous month and marking the fastest increase in four months.
2026-09-07
Tunisia Inflation Rate Softens to 4-Month Low of 5.1%
Tunisia's annual inflation rate fell further to 5.1% in July 2026, the lowest since March, from 5.3% in the previous month. The moderation reflected slower price increases for food & non-alcholic beverages (6.6% vs 7.1% in June); transportation (2% vs 2.4%) and health (2.7% vs 2.9%). On the other hand, upward pressure came primarily from clothing & footwear (9.1% vs 9.1%) and restaurants & hotels (6.5% vs 6.3%). Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes food and energy, edged down to 4.8% from 4.9% in June. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.2%, the same pace as in the preceding month.
2026-08-05
Tunisia Inflation Rate Slows to 5.3%
Tunisia's annual inflation rate eased to 5.3% in June 2026 from 5.5% in May, marking its lowest level in three months. The slowdown was mainly driven by softer price increases for food and beverages (7.1% vs. 8.2% in May). On the other hand, inflation accelerated for housing and utilities (4.3% vs. 4.2%), health (2.9% vs. 2.8%), transport (2.4% vs. 2.3%), and recreation and culture (4.4% vs. 4.3%). Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes food and energy, edged up to 4.9% from 4.8%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2%, easing from a 0.3% increase in May, as higher clothing and footwear (1.7%) and restaurant and hotel prices (1.0%) were partly offset by a 0.9% decline in food and beverage prices.
2026-07-06