Tunisia's development potential is bolstered by its strategic location, skilled workforce, solid infrastructure, and abundant natural resources. At the same time, structural constraints continue to limit economic transformation and efficient resource mobilization. The state plays a significant role through public policies, an investment-friendly institutional framework, and prudent fiscal management, all of which aim to promote sustainable and inclusive growth.

As of 2021, the national poverty rate stood at 16.6%, with a higher rate of 24.8% in rural areas compared to 12.7% in urban centers. Unemployment affected 15.3% of the labor force, with youth (ages 15–24) facing a staggering rate of 36.8% and women experiencing a rate of 20.9%. The Northwest and Center-West regions reported the highest levels of poverty.