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. source: National Institute of Statistics - Tunisia

Inflation Rate in Tunisia decreased to 5.10 percent in July from 5.30 percent in June 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 August of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Tunisia decreased to 5.10 percent in July from 5.30 percent in June 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
2026-07-06 07:45 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 5.3% 5.5% 5.7%
2026-08-05 02:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 5.1% 5.3% 5.2%
2026-09-04 02:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 5.1% 5.0%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Rent Inflation 5.80 5.80 percent Jul 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 196.20 195.80 points Jul 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 168.70 167.80 points Jul 2026
CPI Transportation 172.50 172.20 points Jul 2026
Food Inflation 6.60 7.10 percent Jul 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.10 5.30 percent Jul 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.20 0.20 percent Jul 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
5.10 5.30 16.70 -1.90 1963 - 2026 percent Monthly
2015=100

News Stream
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
Tunisia Inflation Rate Steady at 1-Year High of 5.5%
Tunisia's inflation rate stood at 5.5% in May 2026, the highest in a year, matching the same level of April. Upward pressure continue to come mainly from food & non-alcoholic beverages (8.2% vs 8.2% in April); clothing & footwear (9.1% vs 9.3%) and restaurants & hotels (6.3% vs 6.2%). Prices also increased slightly faster for housing & utilities (4.2% vs 4.1%) and transportation (2.3% vs 2.2%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.3%, following a 1.1% advance in the prior month.
2026-06-05