Tunisia’s net foreign currency assets stood at 24,578 million dinars as of October 10, 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT).
This level represents 105 days of import coverage, a threshold considered relatively stable compared to previous months, reflecting continuity in managing the country’s external balance.
The BCT explained that this performance is the result of steady inflows of foreign currency from exports, remittances from the diaspora, and external financing, offset by outflows linked to energy and food imports.
Despite ongoing pressure on the balance of payments, Tunisia maintains a sufficient reserve level to meet its short-term needs.
In the same report, the Central Bank confirmed that the key interest rate remains at 7.5%, a rate maintained for several months to contain inflationary pressures while supporting economic recovery.
This cautious monetary policy seeks to stabilize the dinar’s value and sustain business activity and consumption.
Additionally, the minimum savings deposit rate for October 2025 was set at 6.5%, keeping a modest gap below the policy rate.
The goal, according to the BCT, is to maintain the attractiveness of national savings, in a context where inflation remains above 6% on an annual basis.
These indicators confirm the BCT’s strategy of monetary stabilization, in an environment marked by fragile public finances, external financing needs, and global market volatility.
Maintaining reserves above the 100-day threshold is seen by analysts as a sign of confidence in Tunisia’s ability to honor its short-term international commitments.
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