Tunisia plans 26.722 billion dinars in borrowing for 2027
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lapresse
Tunisia’s draft budget for 2027 provides for 26.722 billion dinars in borrowing resources, including two international bond issues worth €450 million and $350 million. These direct private financings could supplement domestic borrowing and Central Bank facilities, according to the report accompanying the draft budget.
Tunisia’s draft state budget for 2027 provides for 26.722 billion dinars in borrowing resources, including 19.845 billion on the domestic market and 6.877 billion abroad, Lapresse reports. The funds are intended to cover the state’s budgetary needs.
Domestic borrowing includes 1.4 billion dinars in 52-week Treasury bills and 8.645 billion dinars in fungible Treasury bills. Financing facilities from the Central Bank of Tunisia are expected to reach 9.8 billion dinars, compared with 11.45 billion expected in 2026 and 6.85 billion recorded in 2025, according to the report accompanying the draft budget.
External borrowing planned for 2027 exceeds the 4.269 billion dinars expected in 2026 and the 3.904 billion recorded in 2025. The government is also considering two international bond issues, worth €450 million and $350 million, through private direct subscription. External loans for state projects are expected to amount to 2 billion dinars, according to Lapresse.
The draft follows the presentation on 23 October of a 68.9 billion-dinar Tunisian budget for 2027, up 8.4%. It also follows the announcement on 24 October of €80 million in funding for Tunisia from the European Union.
