Tunisia Current Account Balance
Current account balance as % of GDP BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS
Tunisia's current account balance was -3.15% in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 108.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's current account balance stood at -3.15% in 2025, a decline of +1.63% from 2024. The IMF projects -3.15% by 2025. Tunisia ranked 116th globally.
Tunisia's current account balance has experienced significant fluctuations over the past five decades, with a peak of 2.08 in 1988 and a trough of -11.09 in 1977. Since then, the country's current account balance has generally trended downwards, with a current deficit of -3.15 in 2025. This position ranks Tunisia at 116 globally. In comparison, the United Kingdom, a peer country, also reported a current account deficit of -3.09 in 2025. Tunisia's current account balance has been impacted by various factors, including trade dependencies and economic reforms. The country's reliance on imports and its efforts to diversify its economy may influence its current account balance in the future. A shift in Tunisia's trade relationships, such as increased trade with emerging markets or a reduction in trade barriers, could potentially alter the trajectory of its current account balance.
Data & projection
| Year | Current Account Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -4.15% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -3.95% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -3.71% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -3.59% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -3.35% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -3.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | -3.15% | −1.63% | #116 |
| 2024 | -1.51% | +1.18% | #91 |
| 2023 | -2.30% | +6.69% | #83 |
| 2022 | -8.83% | −2.86% | #44 |
| 2021 | -5.88% | +0.08% | #56 |
| 2020 | -6.01% | +2.07% | #56 |
| 2019 | -8.05% | +2.75% | #34 |
| 2018 | -10.79% | −1.12% | #25 |
| 2017 | -10.01% | −0.31% | #30 |
| 2016 | -8.53% | +0.62% | #35 |
| 2015 | -8.57% | +0.76% | #41 |
| 2014 | -8.88% | +0.30% | #36 |
| 2013 | -7.97% | +0.72% | #52 |
| 2012 | -7.87% | +0.17% | #56 |
| 2011 | -7.04% | −1.69% | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's current account balance was -3.15% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 108.2% decrease from the previous year.
Tunisia's current account balance peaked at 2.08% in 1988.
The lowest current account balance in Tunisia was -11.09% in 1977.
Tunisia ranks 116th globally in current account balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's current account balance is projected to reach -3.15% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The current account balance of Tunisia in 2025 was -3.15%. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_current-account,
title = {Tunisia Current Account Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/current-account/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}