Tunisia Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Tunisia's government debt to gdp was 80.62% in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's government debt to gdp stood at 80.62% in 2025, a decline of +2.77% from 2024. The IMF projects 80.62% by 2025. Tunisia ranked 36th globally.
Tunisia’s public debt-to‑GDP ratio has risen steadily since the early 1990s, moving from 63.30 in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 84.01 in 2023, before easing to 80.62 in 2025, which places the country 36th in the world. The trough of 38.80 recorded in 2010 marked the low point of the post‑Arab Spring fiscal consolidation, after which successive budget deficits and external financing needs pushed the ratio upward. Compared with peers of similar rank, Tunisia’s 2025 level is marginally below India’s 81.36 and above Malawi’s 80.42, while remaining close to Austria’s 82.03 and Argentina’s 78.84. The 35‑year series shows a clear long‑term upward trajectory, reflecting structural deficits, debt‑service costs and limited fiscal space. Future movements will depend on the government’s ability to implement revenue reforms and contain spending, which could moderate the upward trend and stabilize the debt burden.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 91.57% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 89.55% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 87.04% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 84.68% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 82.58% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 80.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 80.62% | −2.77% | #36 |
| 2024 | 83.39% | −0.62% | #151 |
| 2023 | 84.01% | +1.03% | #155 |
| 2022 | 82.99% | +3.26% | #150 |
| 2021 | 79.73% | +2.02% | #139 |
| 2020 | 77.71% | +10.41% | #134 |
| 2019 | 67.30% | −5.61% | #141 |
| 2018 | 72.91% | +5.81% | #150 |
| 2017 | 67.10% | +8.19% | #141 |
| 2016 | 58.91% | +6.51% | #121 |
| 2015 | 52.40% | +1.67% | #115 |
| 2014 | 50.73% | +5.11% | #122 |
| 2013 | 45.63% | −3.41% | #117 |
| 2012 | 49.04% | +5.70% | #126 |
| 2011 | 43.34% | +4.53% | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's government debt to gdp was 80.62% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from the previous year.
Tunisia's government debt to gdp peaked at 84.01% in 2023.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Tunisia was 38.80% in 2010.
Tunisia ranks 36th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Tunisia's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 80.62% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Tunisia in 2025 was 80.62%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Tunisia Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}