The Central Bank of Tunisia kept its key interest rate unchanged at 7% at its February 11, 2026 meeting, following a 50 bps cut in December. The decision reflects easing inflation and a cautious global backdrop, as major central banks maintained a pause amid trade and commodity price uncertainties. Annual inflation slowed to 4.8% in January, the lowest in six years, from 4.9% previously. The decline was driven by slower growth in regulated prices and a moderation in fresh food costs due to improved supply, while core inflation edged up to 4.9% on base effects linked to olive oil prices. Externally, the current account deficit widened to 2.5% of GDP in 2025 from 1.6% a year earlier, mainly due to a larger trade gap. Meanwhile, foreign reserves rose to 25.8 billion dinars, covering 109 days of imports, up from 102 days a year earlier. The Board reiterated its commitment to supporting disinflation and anchoring inflation expectations. source: Central Bank of Tunisia

The benchmark interest rate in Tunisia was last recorded at 7 percent. Interest Rate in Tunisia averaged 5.61 percent from 2006 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 8.00 percent in January of 2023 and a record low of 3.50 percent in September of 2011. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tunisia Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Tunisia Interest Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

The benchmark interest rate in Tunisia was last recorded at 7 percent. Interest Rate in Tunisia is expected to be 7.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Tunisia Interest Rate is projected to trend around 5.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Central Bank Balance Sheet 53161.00 52715.00 TND Million Nov 2025
Foreign Exchange Reserves 26859890.00 26823949.00 TND Thousand Nov 2025
Interest Rate 7.00 7.00 percent Feb 2026
Money Supply M1 64231.00 62503.00 TND Thousand Dec 2025
Money Supply M2 135976.00 133941.00 TND Thousand Dec 2025
Money Supply M3 146497.00 144442.00 TND Thousand Dec 2025


Tunisia Interest Rate
In Tunisia, interest rates decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) Executive Board. The Central Bank of Tunisia official interest rate is the Rate of call for tender (TAO).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7.00 7.00 8.00 3.50 2006 - 2026 percent Daily

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Tunisia Keeps Key Policy Rate at 7%
The Central Bank of Tunisia kept its key interest rate unchanged at 7% at its February 11, 2026 meeting, following a 50 bps cut in December. The decision reflects easing inflation and a cautious global backdrop, as major central banks maintained a pause amid trade and commodity price uncertainties. Annual inflation slowed to 4.8% in January, the lowest in six years, from 4.9% previously. The decline was driven by slower growth in regulated prices and a moderation in fresh food costs due to improved supply, while core inflation edged up to 4.9% on base effects linked to olive oil prices. Externally, the current account deficit widened to 2.5% of GDP in 2025 from 1.6% a year earlier, mainly due to a larger trade gap. Meanwhile, foreign reserves rose to 25.8 billion dinars, covering 109 days of imports, up from 102 days a year earlier. The Board reiterated its commitment to supporting disinflation and anchoring inflation expectations.
2026-02-12
Tunisia Cuts Key Policy Rate to 7%
The Central Bank of Tunisia decided to slash the key interest rate by 50 basis points at its meeting held on December 30, 2025, bringing it down to 7%, effective January 7, 2026. This marked the second reduction this year, amid sluggish growth and slowing inflation. Policymakers noted that economic growth slowed to 2.4% in the third quarter of 2025 from 3.2% in the previous quarter, reflecting weaker performance in key sectors, particularly energy, as well as the textile, clothing, and leather industries. As for consumer prices, the disinflation process continued in recent months, albeit at a relatively slow pace. Inflation is seen at 5.4% this year compared to 7% in 2024. The rates on the 24-hour lending and deposit facilities will be adjusted accordingly to 8% and 6%, respectively, in order to ensure consistency of the interest rate corridor and the effective transmission of monetary policy to the market. The Board also decided to lower the minimum savings remuneration rate to 6%.
2025-12-31