The inflation rate in Tunisia has reached 5.6% in September 2026, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). This information was released on October 5, 2026, by African Manager. The INS publishes this data through the Consumer Price Index. The rate of inflation has been steadily increasing, reflecting changes in the prices of various goods and services across the country.
The acceleration of the inflation rate is primarily attributed to the increase in prices of certain groups of products. The "Food and Beverages" group saw a significant rise of 8.4% in September 2026, compared to 7.5% in August 2026. Additionally, the "Clothing and Footwear" group experienced a 9.2% increase, slightly up from 9% in the previous month. The "Education" sector also saw a rise, with a 5.5% increase in September 2026, compared to 5.4% in August 2026.
On an annual basis, the prices of the "Food and Beverages" group have increased by 8.4%. This surge is largely due to the rise in prices of various food items. For instance, poultry prices increased by 16.5%, fresh fruits by 16.3%, lamb meat by 14.6%, beef by 13%, and fresh vegetables by 12.9%. Furthermore, the prices of fresh fish saw a 10.4% increase. However, edible oils recorded a 4.1% decrease.
The prices of manufactured products have also seen a significant increase. Over the past year, these prices have risen by 4.8%, mainly due to the 9.2% increase in clothing and footwear products and a 5.1% rise in household maintenance products. The services sector experienced a 4.2% increase in prices over the same period. This was largely driven by a 14.7% rise in accommodation services.
In September 2026, the core inflation rate, which excludes food and energy products, remained stable at 4.9%. The prices of free-market products, which are not regulated, increased by 6.8% over the past year. In contrast, the prices of regulated products saw a modest 1.2% increase. Specifically, free-market food products experienced a 9.4% rise, while regulated food products saw a mere 0.2% increase.
The varying rates of increase across different product categories highlight the complexities of inflation in Tunisia. While some sectors experienced significant price hikes, others remained relatively stable. The National Institute of Statistics continues to monitor these trends to provide accurate and timely data for economic analysis and decision-making.
As the Tunisian economy navigates these changes, stakeholders will be closely watching future inflation reports. The data from the National Institute of Statistics will be crucial in informing policy decisions and understanding the broader economic implications of these trends. For now, the inflation rate stands at 5.6%, a figure that reflects the current state of the economy.
Key points
- Tunisia's inflation rate reached 5.6% in September 2026.
- The "Food and Beverages" group saw an 8.4% increase in prices.
- The core inflation rate remained stable at 4.9% in September 2026.
