Financial analyst Bassem Ennaifer commented on the recent Standard & Poor’s forecasts, which state that Tunisia could achieve growth of 1.6% in 2025 and 2.8% in 2026.
Speaking on Express FM on Thursday, June 19, 2025**, Ennaifer explained that Donald Trump’s customs decisions have led to increased growth prospects for all countries.
He stated that economic growth could reach 3.9% in 2027, which he considers the real starting point, followed by 3.7% in 2028 and 3.8% in 2029.
He specified that this improvement in growth is the result of a reduction in the country’s external debt over the coming years.
In this context, he noted that state spending amounts to 5 billion dinars per month, highlighting the need for borrowing from the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), and asserting that reduced public spending would allow the state to forgo such loans.
He also noted that budget support loans have decreased and he called for investment projects to be prioritised.
Ennaifer pointed out the limited capacity to host projects, due in part to infrastructure, legislative framework and limited human resources.
