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Overview

The Tunisia Voluntary National Review (VNR) 2026, covering the period 2021–2025, was prepared for presentation at the 2026 High-level Political Forum (HLPF) to assess national progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on its previous VNRs in 2019 and 2021, the report marks a shift from monitoring progress to using the SDGs as a strategic framework for policymaking. It highlights major institutional reforms introduced under the 2022 Constitution, including strengthened territorial governance through local, regional and district councils and the National Council of Regions and Districts. The VNR was developed through a rigorous, participatory process involving government institutions, United Nations (UN) agencies, civil society, the private sector, youth and persons with disabilities, ensuring that national priorities reflect both evidence and stakeholder perspectives.

Recommendations

  1. Accelerate renewable energy investment to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and improve energy security.
  2. Strengthen climate adaptation measures, particularly in water management, drought resilience and sustainable agriculture.
  3. Expand employment generation programmes targeting youth, women and disadvantaged regions to reduce labour market inequalities.
  4. Increase investment in education, vocational training and digital skills to better align workforce competencies with labour market needs.
  5. Continue strengthening social protection systems to ensure inclusive access to essential public services and reduce regional disparities.
  6. Enhance financing mechanisms, innovation capacity and public-private partnerships to accelerate implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
  7. Further strengthen national statistical systems and SDG monitoring frameworks to support evidence-based policymaking and effective progress tracking.

Conclusion

The Tunisia VNR 2026 concludes that achieving the SDGs requires an integrated and systemic approach rather than sector-specific interventions. The review emphasises that sustainable development depends on strengthening the water–energy–infrastructure nexus, accelerating digital transformation, enhancing governance, improving statistical systems, mobilising sustainable finance and reinforcing multi-stakeholder partnerships. It also highlights the importance of territorial development, institutional accountability and evidence-based policymaking to accelerate implementation of the 2026–2030 Development Plan. While recognising progress achieved between 2021 and 2025, the report acknowledges that continued efforts are needed to address climate change, water scarcity, economic vulnerabilities and social inequalities to ensure that no one is left behind by 2030.

Location

Ministry of Economy, Finance and Investment Support, Tunisia

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Region
  • MENA
  • Tunisia
  • Africa
SDGs Progress Tracker
  • SDGs Completion % 65
  • SDGs On-Track % 24
  • SDGs Achieved % 0
United Nations Voluntary National Reports
Country Focal Point
  1. Mr Belgacem Ayed
    Head of the General Committee on Sectorial and Regional Development
    Ministry of Economy, Finance and Investment Support
  2. Mr Mohamed Maher Meddeb
    Cousellor of Foreign Affairs
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad.
  3. Mrs Nesrine Elmansouri
    Secretary of Forgein Affairs
    Permanent Mission of Tunisia to the United Nations (Alternate Focal Point at the Permanent Mission)
  4. Mr Amin Ben Khaled
    Secretary of Foreign Affairs
    Permanent Mission of Tunisia to the United Nations (Main Focal Point at the Permanent Mission)

SDG 1 (No Poverty) Score: 3 Moderately Off-Track

Justification Tunisia strengthened social protection through digitalisation and expanded social assistance, making social protection a central pillar of national stability. The prioritisation analysis identifies social protection and access to basic services among the country's key acceleration targets.
Challenges Poverty reduction continues to be constrained by economic pressures, unequal access to services and weaknesses in public transport, which affect equitable access to basic services.
Progress/Solution The AMEN Social Programme expanded the social safety net, while land administration was fully digitalised to improve access to services and property rights. Digital governance also strengthened transparency and inclusion between 2021–2025.
Unsolved Challenges Despite expanded social protection, ensuring universal access to quality basic services and reducing territorial inequalities remain ongoing challenges. Continued investment in inclusive public services and transport is still required.

SDGs World Progress: On-Track
  • SDG3
  • SDG4
  • SDG5
  • SDG17
SDGs World Progress: Moderately Off-Track
  • SDG13
  • SDG1
  • SDG2
  • SDG6
  • SDG7
  • SDG8
  • SDG9
  • SDG10
  • SDG11
  • SDG12
  • SDG14
  • SDG15
  • SDG16
Country Challenges
  1. Persistent macroeconomic pressures, including slow economic growth, inflation and high unemployment, particularly among young people and women.
  2. Severe water scarcity, recurrent droughts and increasing climate change impacts affecting agriculture, food security and water resources.
  3. Continued dependence on imported energy and the need to accelerate the renewable energy transition.
  4. Regional disparities in access to quality education, healthcare, employment opportunities and public services.
  5. Limited fiscal space and financing constraints affecting implementation of sustainable development programmes.
  6. Labour market mismatches and persistently high youth unemployment despite ongoing reforms. Youth unemployment remained 40.5% in 2024.
  7. Increasing pressure on biodiversity, land resources and marine ecosystems due to climate change and environmental degradation.
Country Lessons Learned
  1. Prioritising SDG targets through a national acceleration framework enables more focused implementation and efficient allocation of resources.
  2. Digital transformation of public administration improves governance, transparency and access to public services.
  3. Expanding integrated social protection programmes, such as the AMEN Social Programme, strengthens resilience among vulnerable populations.
  4. Integrating climate adaptation with water resource management is essential for countries facing increasing climate risks.
  5. Linking renewable energy expansion with energy efficiency policies supports a balanced and sustainable energy transition.
  6. Promoting digital agriculture, innovation and scientific research enhance food security and environmental sustainability.
  7. Strong collaboration between government institutions, development partners and the UN improve SDG monitoring and implementation.
World Lessons Learned
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Economic Diversification Strategies
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
  • Technological Innovation
Country Contribution
  1. The number of people experiencing severe food insecurity declined from 1.523 million (2021) to 1.168 million (2024–2025).
  2. Agricultural investment increased from 1,756 MDT (2021) to 2,240 MDT (2023).
  3. Installed renewable electricity capacity increased from 579 MW (2021) to 836 MW (2024), while renewable electricity generation increased from 3.9% to 6% over the same period.
  4. Access to safely managed drinking water improved from 97.9% (2021) to 98.4% (2024).
  5. Gross pre-primary enrolment increased from 46.9% (2021) to 52% (2024), and the lower secondary completion rate reached 88.4% (2024).
  6. Women's representation in managerial positions reached 39.6% (2024), while women accounted for 36.3% of entrepreneurs (2024).
  7. Maternal mortality was estimated at 35.7 per 100,000 live births (2023), while under-five mortality remained 12 per 1,000 live births.
  8. The national plant genetic collection reached 25,159 accessions, including 7,754 repatriated accessions (2025), strengthening biodiversity conservation.
  9. The 12 August 2024 Labour Code extended paid postnatal leave to three months, strengthening maternity protection.

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