Tunisia’s Inflation Rate Escalates to 5.9% in March 2025

In March 2025, Tunisia’s inflation rate rose to 5.9% from 5.7% in February. Key contributors to this increase included food and non-alcoholic beverages at 7.8%, clothing and footwear at 11.7%. Monthly consumer prices increased by 2.0%, following a prior rise of 0.5%.

In March 2025, Tunisia’s annual inflation rate reached 5.9%, marking an increase from the 5.7% recorded in February. This uptick can be primarily attributed to rising costs in several sectors, particularly food and non-alcoholic beverages, which saw inflation rise to 7.8%, up from 7% the previous month. Additionally, clothing and footwear experienced an inflation rate of 11.7%, compared to 9.7% in February, while household contents, equipment, and maintenance remained stable at 5.5%.

Conversely, inflation in housing and utilities saw a slight decrease to 3.2% from 3.8%, and transportation inflation remained unchanged at 3.2%. On a monthly scale, consumer prices escalated by 2.0% in March following a modest 0.5% increase in February, indicating a notable rise in the cost of living in Tunisia even amid fluctuating price pressures in various sectors.

The increase in Tunisia’s inflation rate to 5.9% in March 2025 signals continuing price pressures, primarily driven by surging costs in food and clothing. While some categories, such as housing and utilities, displayed a decline in inflation, the overall situation suggests a persistent inflationary trend affecting consumers. A closer examination of these trends will be crucial for policy and economic formulation moving forward.

Original Source: www.tradingview.com