Financial analyst Bassem Ennaifer revealed on Express FM that the African Development Bank (AfDB) published a detailed report between June and July on the economic situation of African countries, including Tunisia, with a particular focus on 2024.
According to the report, 30.7% of domestic financing was allocated to the Tunisian state, while 69.3% went to the productive sector, a notable shift compared to the previous decade, when only 10% of funding was directed to the state.
Ennaifer explained that this increase reflects the state’s growing need for internal resources, tripling its share of financing compared to previous years.
Economic Forecasts for 2025–2026
Economic growth is projected at 1.9% in 2025, rising to 2.3% in 2026 and inflation is expected to reach 6.4% in 2025, then slightly decline to 6.1% in 2026, according to the AfDB report.
The budget deficit (including grants) is estimated at -5.3% of GDP in 2025, improving to -4.9% in 2026.
Regarding the current account deficit, it is expected to be -2.2% in 2025, widening to -3.3% in 2026.
