Tunisia's 2026 Budget: A Focus on Salary Increases and Job Regularization
The Tunisian government plans to allocate 25.267 billion dinars to the wage bill in 2026, representing a 3.6% increase compared to 2025. This increase is accompanied by the regularization of over 51,000 jobs and a salary increase program in the public sector.
Key Figures
- The wage bill is expected to stabilize at 13.4% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2026, down from 14.1% in 2025 and 13.9% in 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance.
- This slight decrease in the ratio reflects a desire to control expenses while continuing to regularize precarious situations.
Prioritized Measures
The increase in allocated credits is explained by the integration and regularization of 51,878 positions, including:
- 22,523 new recruitments planned for 2026
- The regularization of approximately 12,942 construction workers
- The integration of 13,837 substitute teachers and educators
- The insertion of 2,601 holders of applied licenses
- The regularization of 1,066 physical education teachers
- The integration of 1,226 contractual counselors, supervisors, and laboratory technicians
Job Creation and Reservation
Additionally, 1,350 positions will be reserved for doctors, including:
- 740 for higher education
- 54 for agricultural higher education
- 56 for military higher education
- 500 for other ministries
Salary Increase Program
The government also plans a salary increase program in the public sector for the period 2026-2028. To better manage the wage bill, measures such as internal mobility, reassignment of civil servants according to administrative needs, and leave for business creation will be encouraged.
A Delicate Balance
With these measures, Tunisia aims to stabilize its public expenses while supporting employment and salaries in the public sector, a crucial balance for the national economy.
