Tunisia External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Tunisia's external debt to gni was 75.71% in 2025, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's external debt to gni stood at 75.71% in 2025, a decline of +1.99pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 75.71% by 2025. Tunisia ranked 17th globally.
Tunisia’s external debt-to‑GNI ratio has risen markedly since the 1970s, climbing from a trough of 26.61% in 1975 to an all‑time peak of 102.15% in 2020 before easing to 75.71% in 2025, placing the country 17th globally. Over the 56‑year coverage period the indicator more than doubled, reflecting periods of fiscal stress, especially after the Arab Spring and the pandemic‑induced slowdown that pushed debt above the 100% threshold. The 2025 figure remains slightly above the level recorded by peer economies such as Fiji (76.55%) and Nicaragua (74.95%), suggesting that Tunisia’s external financing needs remain comparatively high. While the post‑2020 decline signals a modest improvement, further reduction will depend on sustained export growth, prudent borrowing, and structural reforms that enhance debt servicing capacity; without these, the downward trajectory could stall or reverse.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 65.21% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 70.46% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 75.71% | - | - |
| 2025 | 75.71% | −1.99pp | #17 |
| 2024 | 77.70% | −12.55pp | #93 |
| 2023 | 90.25% | −3.08pp | #103 |
| 2022 | 93.33% | −0.52pp | #103 |
| 2021 | 93.85% | −8.30pp | #99 |
| 2020 | 102.15% | +3.59pp | #100 |
| 2019 | 98.56% | +13.94pp | #107 |
| 2018 | 84.62% | +2.73pp | #102 |
| 2017 | 81.89% | +13.86pp | #98 |
| 2016 | 68.03% | +4.81pp | #87 |
| 2015 | 63.22% | +6.40pp | #88 |
| 2014 | 56.82% | +0.49pp | #86 |
| 2013 | 56.33% | +0.35pp | #84 |
| 2012 | 55.97% | +6.23pp | #82 |
| 2011 | 49.75% | −1.59pp | #78 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's external debt to gni was 75.71% in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Tunisia's external debt to gni peaked at 102.15% in 2020.
The lowest external debt to gni in Tunisia was 26.61% in 1975.
Tunisia ranks 17th globally in external debt to gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's external debt to gni is projected to reach 75.71% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Tunisia in 2025 was 75.71%. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Tunisia External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}