Tunisia’s inflation rate rose to 5.9% in March 2025, up from 5.7% in February, primarily due to increased food and clothing prices, while housing inflation eased slightly. Consumer prices saw a 2.0% monthly rise after a previous 0.5% increase.
In March 2025, Tunisia’s annual inflation rate reached 5.9%, marking an increase from February’s 5.7%. The rise was largely attributed to higher costs in several sectors. Specifically, food and non-alcoholic beverages saw inflation climb to 7.8% from 7%, while clothing and footwear prices jumped to 11.7% from 9.7%. Household contents and equipment remained steady at 5.5%.
Conversely, inflation in housing and utilities decreased slightly to 3.2%, down from 3.8%. Transportation expenses held constant at 3.2%. Furthermore, consumer prices on a monthly scale rose by 2.0% in March, following a smaller 0.5% increase in February. This overall trend indicates ongoing inflationary pressures within the Tunisian economy.
Tunisian inflation has risen to 5.9% in March 2025, driven primarily by increases in food, clothing, and household sectors. Despite these rises, there was a slight easing in housing and utilities costs. The monthly price increase suggests a persistent trend in inflation, warranting close monitoring by economic stakeholders.
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