Tunisia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.6% in September 2026 from 5.2% in August, its highest level since April 2025 and the second consecutive monthly increase. Food and non-alcoholic beverages led the increase, with inflation accelerating to 8.4% from 7.5%. Prices increased notably for poultry meat and fresh fruit (16.5% each), sheep meat (14.6%), beef (13%), vegetables (12.9%) and fresh fish (10.4%). Additional upward pressure came primarily from clothing & footwear (9.2% vs 9%); restaurants & hotels (6.5% vs 6.6%); education (5.5% vs 5.4%); miscellaneous goods & services (5.1% vs 5.2%) and housing & utilities (4.3% vs 4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.8% in September, after rising by 0.5% in the prior month. source: National Institute of Statistics - Tunisia

Inflation Rate in Tunisia increased to 5.60 percent in September from 5.40 percent in August 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 October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Tunisia increased to 5.60 percent in September from 5.40 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Tunisia is expected to be 6.00 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 4.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-07 12:15 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 5.4% 5.1% 5.0%
2026-10-05 01:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 5.6% 5.4% 5.6%
2026-11-05 02:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 5.6%

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Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Rent Inflation 5.90 5.90 percent Sep 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 198.90 197.30 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 169.80 169.50 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 172.90 173.10 points Sep 2026
Food Inflation 8.40 7.50 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.60 5.40 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.80 0.50 percent Sep 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
5.60 5.40 16.70 -1.90 1963 - 2026 percent Monthly
2015=100

News Stream
Tunisia Inflation Rate Hits Near 1-1/2-Year High
Tunisia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.6% in September 2026 from 5.2% in August, its highest level since April 2025 and the second consecutive monthly increase. Food and non-alcoholic beverages led the increase, with inflation accelerating to 8.4% from 7.5%. Prices increased notably for poultry meat and fresh fruit (16.5% each), sheep meat (14.6%), beef (13%), vegetables (12.9%) and fresh fish (10.4%). Additional upward pressure came primarily from clothing & footwear (9.2% vs 9%); restaurants & hotels (6.5% vs 6.6%); education (5.5% vs 5.4%); miscellaneous goods & services (5.1% vs 5.2%) and housing & utilities (4.3% vs 4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.8% in September, after rising by 0.5% in the prior month.
2026-10-05
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