The old age dependency ratio in Tunisia amounted to 13.8 percent in 2023. Between 1960 and 2023, the ratio rose by 6.44 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

The annual population growth in Tunisia increased by 0.1 percentage points (+16.95 percent) compared to the previous year. This was the first time during the observed period that the population growth has increased in Tunisia. Population growth refers to the annual change in population, and is based on the balance between birth and death rates, as well as migration.Find more key insights for the annual population growth in countries like Sudan and Algeria.

In 2023, people aged 25-64 years in Tunisia amounted to approximately 6.5 million and represented the largest demographic group in the country. Overall, the number of individuals among each age group grew in the last decade, except for the young population aged 15-24 years, which dropped by 390,000 individuals between 2010 and 2023. The country’s total population has increased gradually and surpassed 12.2 million people in 2023.

The total population in Tunisia was estimated at 11.9 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Tunisia Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tunisia Population: Sfax data was reported at 995.300 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 983.300 Person th for 2016. Tunisia Population: Sfax data is updated yearly, averaging 869.400 Person th from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2017, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 995.300 Person th in 2017 and a record low of 714.900 Person th in 1993. Tunisia Population: Sfax data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Tunisia – Table TN.G001: Population: by Region.

Tunisia Population: Ariana data was reported at 629.100 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 612.500 Person th for 2016. Tunisia Population: Ariana data is updated yearly, averaging 544.432 Person th from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2017, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 665.000 Person th in 1999 and a record low of 364.000 Person th in 2000. Tunisia Population: Ariana data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Tunisia – Table TN.G001: Population: by Region.

This statistic shows the total population of Tunisia from 2013 to 2023 by gender. In 2023, Tunisia's female population amounted to approximately 6.17 million, while the male population amounted to approximately 6.03 million inhabitants.

Tunisia TN: Rural Population: % of Total Population data was reported at 31.358 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.654 % for 2016. Tunisia TN: Rural Population: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 43.278 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.489 % in 1960 and a record low of 31.358 % in 2017. Tunisia TN: Rural Population: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Tunisia – Table TN.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Tunisia (SPPOPGROWTUN) from 1961 to 2024 about Tunisia, population, and rate.

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Population, female (% of total population) in Tunisia was reported at 50.57 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Tunisia was reported at 9.5296 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Tunisia (SPPOP65UPTOZSTUN) from 1960 to 2024 about Tunisia, 65-years +, and population.

Population, male in Tunisia was reported at 6068423 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Key information about Tunisia population

• The Tunisia population reached 11.9 million people in Dec 2023, compared with the previously reported figure of 11.8 million people in Dec 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.9 million people in Dec 2023 and a record low of 4.3 million people in Dec 1960

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Tunis, Tunisia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) in Tunisia was reported at 66.25 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population ages 15-64, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Tunisia TN: Population: Growth data was reported at 1.124 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.143 % for 2016. Tunisia TN: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 1.931 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.875 % in 1983 and a record low of 0.761 % in 2003. Tunisia TN: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Tunisia – Table TN.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Tunisia including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Population, total in Tunisia was reported at 12277109 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.