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Tunisie Telegraph: Aram Belhaj on unemployment and job market
The unemployment rate in Tunisia decreased to 14.9% during the second quarter of 2026, with the number of unemployed falling from 641,700 to 622,400. However, this decline does not reflect a genuine improvement in the labor market, as the economic participation rate dropped to 44.7%, and many people ceased searching for work. Additionally, the unemployment rate among degree holders rose from 24.2% to 26.6%, with significant disparities between men and women, reaching 35.6% among women. Although youth unemployment declined to 35.4%, it remains a major issue, especially considering that among young women, the unemployment rate is even higher than among young men. Despite an economic growth of 2.3%, the economy largely depends on agriculture and construction sectors. Meanwhile, the energy and mining sectors are contracting, and export industries are declining relative to imports, which increased by 11.2%. These figures suggest that the apparent decline in unemployment may be due to some groups withdrawing from the labor market rather than the creation of real job opportunities. This indicates significant structural challenges within the Tunisian economy and underscores the need to revitalize productive sectors, align education with market demands, generate quality jobs, and achieve sustainable growth.
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