Tunisia’s inflation eases to 6% in January

TUNIS, Tunisia

Tunisia’s annual consumer price inflation fell to 6% in January 2025, down from 6.2% in December 2024, authorities said on Thursday.

The National Institute of Statistics attributed the decline to the slowdown in the food price increases, which rose by 7.1% in January compared to 7.2% in December 2024.

On Wednesday, the Central Bank of Tunisia maintained its key interest rate at 8%, continuing its cautious monetary policy amid persistent inflation risks.

For years, Tunisia has faced a deep political crisis, further straining its economy, which has been impacted by various global factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, rising fuel prices, and a surge in basic commodity costs following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022.