According to the African Development Bank's 2025 Africa Industrialization Index, Tunisia ranks fifth among the top manufacturing countries on the continent. The index evaluates countries based on manufacturing output, export diversification, and technological readiness.
The top five countries are South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Mauritius, and Tunisia. Tunisia's position reflects its strong automotive and electronics sectors, which contribute significantly to its GDP.
The index highlights that Africa's manufacturing sector remains underdeveloped, contributing only about 10% to the continent's GDP. However, countries like Tunisia show progress in moving up the value chain.
