Gross capital formation in Tunisia
Tunisia: Gross capital formation was 8.76 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8.76 billion current US$
Change on year
up 116.8%
World rank
102nd
of 187 countries
All-time high
12.35 billion current US$
in 2012
All-time low
263.24 million current US$
in 1966
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Gross capital formation in Tunisia, 1965–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Tunisia stood at 8.76 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 116.8% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Tunisia peaked at 12.35 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 263.24 million current US$, in 1966.
Tunisia ranks 102nd of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 276.57 million current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 263.24 million current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1967 | 273.52 million current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 278.48 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 289.52 million current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 304.38 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1971 | 362.58 million current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1972 | 508.30 million current US$ | +40.2% |
| 1973 | 581.12 million current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1974 | 914.99 million current US$ | +57.5% |
| 1975 | 1.21 billion current US$ | +32.6% |
| 1976 | 1.38 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1977 | 1.56 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 1.84 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1979 | 2.12 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1980 | 2.57 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1981 | 2.72 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 2.58 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1983 | 2.80 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 2.96 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 2.54 billion current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1986 | 2.40 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1987 | 2.28 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 2.09 billion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1989 | 2.42 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1990 | 3.33 billion current US$ | +37.7% |
| 1991 | 3.40 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 4.52 billion current US$ | +33.1% |
| 1993 | 4.27 billion current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 3.85 billion current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1995 | 4.45 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 4.90 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 5.07 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 5.43 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 5.65 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 5.56 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 5.78 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 5.51 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 6.40 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2004 | 7.27 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2005 | 7.00 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 8.06 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2007 | 9.22 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 11.45 billion current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2009 | 10.55 billion current US$ | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 11.94 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2011 | 12.05 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 12.35 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 11.62 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 12.00 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 9.95 billion current US$ | -17.0% |
| 2016 | 9.08 billion current US$ | -8.7% |
| 2017 | 8.98 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 9.80 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 8.30 billion current US$ | -15.3% |
| 2020 | 5.39 billion current US$ | -35.0% |
| 2021 | 7.46 billion current US$ | +38.4% |
| 2022 | 7.49 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 3.96 billion current US$ | -47.2% |
| 2024 | 4.04 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 8.76 billion current US$ | +116.8% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 8.76 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.91 billion current US$, 1.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 8.76 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 24.30 billion current US$, 36% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation in Tunisia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +116.8% | 4.04 billion current US$ | 8.76 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 276.27 million current US$ | 263.24 million current US$ | 289.52 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.08 billion current US$ | 304.38 million current US$ | 2.12 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.54 billion current US$ | 2.09 billion current US$ | 2.96 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.49 billion current US$ | 3.33 billion current US$ | 5.65 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.68 billion current US$ | 5.51 billion current US$ | 11.45 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.61 billion current US$ | 8.30 billion current US$ | 12.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.18 billion current US$ | 3.96 billion current US$ | 8.76 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More economy & growth data for Tunisia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.5829 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.22 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 34.59 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0007 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.82 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 759.60 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 7.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0148 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 61.87 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 1.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Tunisia?
- Gross capital formation in Tunisia was 8.76 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.35 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 263.24 million current US$ in 1966.
- How does Tunisia rank for gross capital formation?
- Tunisia ranks 102nd out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.