Cigarette Tax Scorecard (4th Edition): Tunisia [Fact Sheet]

This Fact Sheet was written based on the findings of the fourth edition of the Cigarette Tax Scorecard. The fact sheet evaluates the cigarette tax policies in Tunisia. In 2024, Tunisia scored 1.25 points out of 5 overall. This is lower than the average scores of its region, income group, and the global average, which shows that there is ample room for improvement. The overall score is an average of the following components: the cigarette price, affordability change, the tax share of the price, and the tax structure. Tunisia received the most points in the tax share component with 3 points. On the other hand, Tunisia received zero points in the affordability change component and 1 point in the price and tax share components. Tunisia’s overall score decreased between 2014 and 2024, with a sharp drop in the affordability change score in 2024. This fact sheet concludes with recommendations for Tunisia's government to strengthen their tax system to improve public health while raising tax revenues. 

View the entire Scorecard here.