The trajectory of Tunisian public debt in 2025 reveals a paradoxical phenomenon. Although the pace of debt accumulation slows noticeably, the pressure it exerts on the economy and on public finances remains substantial.
Behind this apparent stabilization, there is mainly a structural shift in the way the state finances its needs: dependence on external debt recedes in favor of greater reliance on domestic resources.
A slower growth of debt
According to the latest financial statistics, the total stock of public debt reached 141.7 billion dinars by the end of 2025, up from 135.6 billion dinars a year earlier. The annual increase thus stands at 4.4%.
