Tunisia economy shrinks in Q3 on stalled activity

Mubasher: Tunisia’s economy recorded negative growth in the third quarter of 2015, due to a state of recession seen recently, showed a report issued by the state-run statistics body.

The country’s gross domestic product recorded -0.1% growth, which is ascribed to a decline in added value for several sectors.

Exports fell in the three-month period by 2.5%, while imports dropped by 6.1%.

Unemployment rate rose slightly to 15.3%.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 18-Nov-2015 08:25 (GMT)