Tunisia Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Tunisia's debt service was 23.62% in 2025, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 9.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's debt service stood at 23.62% in 2025, a decline of +2.56% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.62% by 2025. Tunisia ranked 23rd globally.
Tunisia’s debt‑service burden has risen sharply since the series began in 1976, when it stood at 7.62 percent of exports, to a peak of 32.88 percent in 1987, before receding to a more moderate level of 23.62 percent in 2025, placing the country 23rd globally. The 1980s surge reflected a combination of external shocks and high borrowing costs, while the subsequent decline coincided with structural adjustments and debt‑restructuring efforts. Compared with peers of similar rank, Tunisia’s 2025 figure is slightly lower than Côte d’Ivoire’s 24.16 percent but higher than Uganda’s 22.69 percent, indicating a relatively high but not the most severe servicing pressure in the group. The 50‑year coverage shows a persistent upward trend after the 1970s trough, suggesting that future fiscal consolidation, improved export performance, or favorable financing conditions will be needed to reverse the current trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 21.78% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 22.70% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 23.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 23.62% | −2.56% | #23 |
| 2024 | 26.17% | +2.06% | #87 |
| 2023 | 24.12% | +0.52% | #95 |
| 2022 | 23.60% | −6.66% | #101 |
| 2021 | 30.26% | +2.57% | #100 |
| 2020 | 27.69% | +5.20% | #91 |
| 2019 | 22.49% | +1.40% | #89 |
| 2018 | 21.09% | +4.06% | #86 |
| 2017 | 17.03% | +4.96% | #83 |
| 2016 | 12.06% | +1.77% | #57 |
| 2015 | 10.30% | +1.33% | #59 |
| 2014 | 8.97% | −2.01% | #57 |
| 2013 | 10.98% | −0.62% | #69 |
| 2012 | 11.60% | −0.01% | #74 |
| 2011 | 11.61% | +1.09% | #77 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's debt service was 23.62% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 9.8% decrease from the previous year.
Tunisia's debt service peaked at 32.88% in 1987.
The lowest debt service in Tunisia was 7.62% in 1976.
Tunisia ranks 23rd globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's debt service is projected to reach 23.62% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Tunisia in 2025 was 23.62%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_debt-service,
title = {Tunisia Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}