Tunisia FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Tunisia's fdi outflows was 0.02% in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 65.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's fdi outflows stood at 0.02% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.02% by 2025. Tunisia ranked 134th globally.
Tunisia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have remained modest, registering a value of 0.02 in 2025, which places the country at 134th in the global ranking. Over the 53‑year series, the outflow series peaked at 0.54 in 2016, a level that far exceeds the current figure and reflects a brief period of heightened outward investment during a post‑revolution expansion of private capital. The lowest point occurred in 1985, when the outflow turned negative to –0.07, indicating a net inflow of foreign capital at a time when domestic firms faced limited access to external financing. Compared with peers of similar rank, Tunisia’s outflows are identical to Tonga’s 0.02 and slightly lower than Uzbekistan’s 0.03, suggesting that its outward investment capacity remains constrained relative to other emerging economies. If structural reforms improve access to finance and enhance the competitiveness of Tunisian firms abroad, the modest outflow figure could rise, potentially re‑establishing a more pronounced upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.01% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.02% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.02% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.02% | −0.04% | #134 |
| 2024 | 0.07% | +0.09% | #42 |
| 2023 | -0.03% | −0.10% | #26 |
| 2022 | 0.07% | +0.04% | #56 |
| 2021 | 0.03% | −0.04% | #46 |
| 2020 | 0.07% | +0.06% | #59 |
| 2019 | 0.01% | −0.02% | #40 |
| 2018 | 0.03% | −0.10% | #53 |
| 2017 | 0.14% | −0.41% | #64 |
| 2016 | 0.54% | +0.48% | #88 |
| 2015 | 0.07% | +0.02% | #51 |
| 2014 | 0.04% | −0.00% | #38 |
| 2013 | 0.04% | +0.02% | #40 |
| 2012 | 0.03% | −0.02% | #36 |
| 2011 | 0.04% | −0.12% | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's fdi outflows was 0.02% in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 65.1% decrease from the previous year.
Tunisia's fdi outflows peaked at 0.54% in 2016.
The lowest fdi outflows in Tunisia was -0.07% in 1985.
Tunisia ranks 134th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.02% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Tunisia in 2025 was 0.02%. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_fdi-outflows,
title = {Tunisia FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}