Tunisia's government has unveiled its 2027 budget plans, which include the recruitment of 32,557 people into the public sector. This move is part of the government's efforts to strengthen its social role and promote economic inclusion. The recruitment plans include the integration of 5,663 workers from construction sites aged between 45 and 55, and the recruitment of 26,894 agents in other sectors.
The 2027 budget plans also include measures to improve the purchasing power of citizens and promote social stability. The government plans to increase salaries in the public and private sectors, as well as pensions, over the next three years. This move aims to mitigate the impact of inflation, which the government hopes to reduce to 5.2% in 2027. To achieve this goal, the government plans to ensure a regular supply of basic products to markets and strengthen controls to combat monopolies and anti-competitive practices.
The government's budget plans also include a significant allocation for subsidies. The 2026 finance law allocated 9,772 million dinars for subsidies, of which nearly 4,500 million dinars had been spent by the end of August. The government plans to increase this allocation by 21% to 11,846 million dinars in 2027. The majority of this amount, 60%, will go towards hydrocarbons and electricity, while 34% will be allocated to basic products and the rest to the transport sector.
The recruitment plans in the public sector will also include the regularization of the situation of doctoral degree holders at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with the opening of 740 posts. By the end of 2027, the public sector is expected to have 692,702 agents. The wage bill is expected to represent 39.7% of state budget expenditures and 13.7% of GDP.
The 2027 budget plans also include significant allocations for social interventions. A total of 3,768 million dinars has been allocated for social interventions, of which 1,973 million dinars will be dedicated to supporting low-income families, benefiting 395,000 families. This move aims to promote social inclusion and reduce poverty.
The government also plans to promote economic inclusion for women. The budget plans include the creation of 1,500 female projects under the "Raydet" program. The government also plans to finance 1,430 projects for women and girls through various economic inclusion programs. These moves aim to promote women's empowerment and reduce gender inequality.
The government's 2027 budget plans have been presented by the Head of Government, Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri. The plans aim to promote economic growth, social inclusion, and stability. The recruitment of 32,557 people into the public sector is expected to have a positive impact on the economy and promote social stability.
Key points
- The Tunisian government plans to recruit 32,557 people into the public sector in 2027.
- The government aims to reduce inflation to 5.2% in 2027.
- The budget plans include significant allocations for social interventions and subsidies.
