Rank #194 by World Population
🇹🇳Tunisia
Tunisia has a population of 12,200,431, ranking #194 in the world. The capital is Tunis. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
World Bank: Lower middle income
12,200,431
Population
#194
World Rank
76.5
Life Expectancy
$3,951
GDP Per Capita
Tunisia, #194 by world population
Tunisia Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Tunisia had a population of 4,267,288 in 1960 and 12,277,109 in 2024, a 2.9× growth over 64 years. The peak was 12,277,109 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.67%.
12,277,109
Population (2024)
4,267,288
Population (1960)
12,277,109
Peak (2024)
1.67%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,267,288 |
| 1961 | 4,316,278 |
| 1962 | 4,369,136 |
| 1963 | 4,427,131 |
| 1964 | 4,489,869 |
| 1965 | 4,561,385 |
| 1966 | 4,652,287 |
| 1967 | 4,760,970 |
| 1968 | 4,879,899 |
| 1969 | 5,004,697 |
| 1970 | 5,131,396 |
| 1971 | 5,261,658 |
| 1972 | 5,396,557 |
| 1973 | 5,537,242 |
| 1974 | 5,684,674 |
| 1975 | 5,839,262 |
| 1976 | 5,996,994 |
| 1977 | 6,155,931 |
| 1978 | 6,309,390 |
| 1979 | 6,456,419 |
| 1980 | 6,606,195 |
| 1981 | 6,758,284 |
| 1982 | 6,908,642 |
| 1983 | 7,053,800 |
| 1984 | 7,220,044 |
| 1985 | 7,409,903 |
| 1986 | 7,600,301 |
| 1987 | 7,789,987 |
| 1988 | 7,974,440 |
| 1989 | 8,151,660 |
| 1990 | 8,324,509 |
| 1991 | 8,501,827 |
| 1992 | 8,682,512 |
| 1993 | 8,857,910 |
| 1994 | 9,018,448 |
| 1995 | 9,161,258 |
| 1996 | 9,294,432 |
| 1997 | 9,421,270 |
| 1998 | 9,541,667 |
| 1999 | 9,655,963 |
| 2000 | 9,764,935 |
| 2001 | 9,869,677 |
| 2002 | 9,971,515 |
| 2003 | 10,071,632 |
| 2004 | 10,166,163 |
| 2005 | 10,255,472 |
| 2006 | 10,346,410 |
| 2007 | 10,441,702 |
| 2008 | 10,542,635 |
| 2009 | 10,650,681 |
| 2010 | 10,765,980 |
| 2011 | 10,886,035 |
| 2012 | 11,009,647 |
| 2013 | 11,141,361 |
| 2014 | 11,274,288 |
| 2015 | 11,402,264 |
| 2016 | 11,528,674 |
| 2017 | 11,650,498 |
| 2018 | 11,765,514 |
| 2019 | 11,875,081 |
| 2020 | 11,974,057 |
| 2021 | 12,048,622 |
| 2022 | 12,119,334 |
| 2023 | 12,200,431 |
| 2024 | 12,277,109 |
Demographics
| Population | 12,200,431 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.67% |
| Urban Population | 70.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.83 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 76.5 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 10.5 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 86.3% |
Economy & Trade
$3,951
GDP Per Capita
15.1%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
112.1%
Trade (% of GDP)
2,012,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
8.0%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
6.7%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
86.3%
Literacy Rate
10.5
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
130
Mobile Subs per 100
78.5
People per km2
-14,001
Net Migration
Environment
4.6%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Tunisia in global context
Tunisia is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia has a population of 12,200,431, ranking #194 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.67%.
Life expectancy in Tunisia is 76.5 years. The infant mortality rate is 10.5 per 1,000 live births.
Tunisia's GDP per capita is $3,951. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
70.0% of Tunisia's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 78.5 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Tunisia is 86.3%. The country spends 6.7% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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