Tunisia’s Public Debt Shifts Its Anchor

Written by: Adel Khelifi on March 12, 2026

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%.

Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.