Tunisia
Government finance and price level data from the World Bank WDI.
Government finances
Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.
Government debt
42.5% GDP
2012
Govt expenditure
33.8% GDP
2012
Budget deficit
4.8% GDP
2012
Price level
Tunisia is 71.2% cheaper than the USA overall (2024). Index: USA = 100.
Overall price level
28.8(USA=100)
2024
Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.
Government debt since 1998
| Year | Debt (% GDP) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 54.3 | — |
| 1999 | 55.6 | +1.4 |
| 2000 | 56.7 | +1.1 |
| 2001 | 56.5 | -0.3 |
| 2002 | 55.9 | -0.5 |
| 2003 | 55 | -0.9 |
| 2004 | 53.8 | -1.2 |
| 2005 | 52.4 | -1.4 |
| 2006 | 48.6 | -3.9 |
| 2007 | 45.8 | -2.8 |
| 2008 | 43.3 | -2.5 |
| 2009 | 42.9 | -0.4 |
| 2010 | 38.8 | -4.2 |
| 2011 | 42.5 | +3.7 |
| 2012 | 42.5 | +0 |
Data sources
| Dataset | Source | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplus | World Bank WDI (GC.* indicators) | 2000–2024 |
| Price level index (USA=100) | World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio | 1990–2023 |
| Labour tax wedge | Eurostat earn_nt_taxrate | EEA/EU only |
| Statutory tax rates | OECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024 | EU+EFTA only |