Tunisia has settled 10.469 billion dinars in public debt service by June 2026, achieving 45.4% of the estimated amount in the 2026 finance law. This development enhances the state's credibility and ability to meet its financial obligations. According to the Ministry of Finance's report on the state's budget execution, the amount settled includes 6.7367 billion dinars for debt principal and 3.733 billion dinars for interest.
The debt principal payments were divided into 4.151 billion dinars for domestic debt and 2.5857 billion dinars for external debt. The Ministry of Finance's report highlights the state's efforts to manage its debt and maintain a stable financial situation. This progress is crucial for Tunisia's economic stability and creditworthiness.
Tunisia's overall tax revenues reached 23.188 billion dinars by June 2026, representing a 2.4% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This growth is equivalent to a 551 million dinar increase. The tax revenues achieved 48.5% of the 2026 finance law estimates, with a theoretical target of 50%. Tax revenues account for approximately 96% of the state's total self-financing resources.
The tax revenues are comprised of direct taxes, which totaled 9.836 billion dinars, and indirect taxes, which accounted for 57.6% of total tax revenues, reaching 13.352 billion dinars. This represents a 7.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The growth in tax revenues demonstrates the state's ability to enhance its fiscal capacity.
Non-tax revenues and grants amounted to approximately 1.007 billion dinars by June 2026, achieving 21% of the annual estimates. About 43.7% of these non-tax revenues came from participation revenues. This development indicates a relatively stable financial situation, with a diversified revenue base.
The budget execution report also reveals that the state's primary surplus, excluding grants and confiscation, reached 2.8731 billion dinars by June 2026. This represents a decrease compared to 5.075 billion dinars during the same period in 2025. The state's deficit, excluding grants and confiscation, stood at 859.6 million dinars.
The state's expenditures were primarily allocated to personnel costs, which accounted for 49% of total expenditures, followed by intervention expenses at 26%, and financing costs (interest) at 15%. The remaining expenditures were distributed among investment, financial operations, and management costs. The state's budget execution demonstrates its commitment to managing its finances effectively.
Key points
- Tunisia settles 10.469 billion dinars in public debt service by June 2026.
- Tax revenues grow by 2.4% to 23.188 billion dinars by June 2026.
- State's primary surplus reaches 2.8731 billion dinars by June 2026.
