Tunisia

Tunisia : economy statistics and industry reports

  • Updated on : 27 August 2012  Source : The World Factbook

Imports

$23.62 billion (2011 est.)
$21.01 billion (2010 est.)

Exports

$17.73 billion (2011 est.)
$16.43 billion (2010 est.)

Inflation rate (consumer prices)

3.5% (2011 est.)
4.4% (2010 est.)

Unemployment rate

18% (2011 est.)
13% (2010 est.)

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$9,600 (2011 est.)
$9,800 (2010 est.)
$9,600 (2009 est.)
note: data are in 2011 US dollars

National product real growth rate

3.4% (2010 est.)
3% (2009 est.)
4.6% (2008 est.)

Internet users

3.5 million (2009)

Telephones - mobile cellular

11.114 million (2009)

Population growth rate

0.964% (2012 est.)

Population

10,732,900 (July 2012 est.)

Historical background

Rivalry between French and Italian interests in Tunisia culminated in a French invasion in 1881 and the creation of a protectorate.

Agitation for independence in the decades following World War I was finally successful in getting the French to recognize Tunisia as an independent state in 1956.

The country's first president, Habib BOURGUIBA, established a strict one-party state.

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Tunisia

Economic overview

Tunisia has a diverse economy, with important agricultural, mining, tourism, and manufacturing sectors.

Governmental control of economic affairs while still heavy has gradually lessened over the past decade with increasing privatization, simplification of the tax structure, and a prudent approach to debt.

Progressive social policies also have helped raise living conditions in Tunisia relative to the region.

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PRS Group

Country Forecasts (Subscription, two issues per year, April & October)

Country Forecasts (Subscription, two issues per year, April & October)

  • $ 840
  • Country report
  • October 2012
  • by PRS Group

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OECD

OECD Investment Policy Reviews: Tunisia 2012

OECD Investment Policy Reviews: Tunisia 2012

  • $ 36
  • Country report
  • October 2012
  • by OECD

The Investment Policy Review examines Tunisia's investment regime and how it has influenced investor decisions, as well as its shortcomings under the former political regime. It reflects on developments ...

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The Economist Intelligence Unit

Country Risk Service Tunisia May 2013

Country Risk Service Tunisia May 2013

  • $ 520
  • Country report
  • May 2013
  • by The Economist Intelligence Unit

OVERVIEW The new and more broadly based transitional cabinet will move faster than its predecessor to finalise the new constitution and organise presidential and legislative elections. The government ...

  • Countries : Tunisia

Dun and Bradstreet (Altares)

D&B Country RiskLine Report: Tunisia

D&B Country RiskLine Report: Tunisia

  • $ 98
  • Country report
  • January 2013
  • by Dun and Bradstreet (Altares)

Risk Update Economic prospects remain positive but political troubles could damage the outlook. Report Summary This D&B Country RiskLine Report will help you analyze the risks, opportunities and likely ...

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