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Sovereign debt risks growing in Tunisia

Tunisia’s public finances have deteriorated sharply over the past decade and the government’s debt burden appears to be on an unsustainable path. This would be exacerbated if external financing conditions tighten and the dinar weakens sharply. A sovereign default, while not an immediate risk, is looking increasingly likely over the medium term.

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