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 of Tunisia was estimated at 12.34 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by 5.89 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by 500,000 people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

In 2024, Tunis was the city with the largest population in Tunisia, with around 693,000 inhabitants. The cities of Sfax and Sousse followed with approximately 277,000 and 164,000 people, respectively. Other highly populated areas were Sousse, Kairouan, and Bizerte. Rapid urbanization in Tunisia and across Africa The Tunisian population is mostly concentrated in cities. In recent years, increasingly more people have migrated from rural areas to urban centers. In fact, having undergone rapid socio-economic and infrastructural development, cities generally offer a higher standard of living and more employment opportunities to the population. As a result, the share of people living in urban areas in the country has increased steadily, reaching almost 70 percent in 2021. Tunisia has one of the highest urbanization rates in Africa. On the continent, the most urbanized countries are Gabon and Libya, which record rates above 80 percent. In general, urbanization is increasing rapidly across Africa and is forecast to grow further in the coming years to reach 722 million people by 2026. A slowdown in population growth In 2023, the total population of Tunisia amounted to around 12 million. The number of inhabitants has risen in the last decade and is forecast to keep growing in the coming years, with the country’s population reaching 12.8 million people by 2030 and almost 14 million by 2050. Nevertheless, population growth has generally been declining in Tunisia. Decreasing natality and a high mortality rate are some factors contributing to this slowdown. For instance, the number of births dropped from 226,000 in 2014 to 173,000 in 2020. Moreover, the country has the highest death rate in the Maghreb region after Mauritania.

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.

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.

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Complete population data for Tunisia showing how many people live in Tunisia from 1960 to 2024

Historical dataset showing total population for Tunisia by year from 1950 to 2025.

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.

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Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in Tunisia was reported at 66.43 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population ages 15-64 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Historical dataset showing Tunisia population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

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.

Time series data for the statistic Population and country Tunisia. Indicator Definition:Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.The statistic "Population" stands at 12,277,109.00 persons as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.6285 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 0.6285.The 3 year change in percent is 1.90.The 5 year change in percent is 3.39.The 10 year change in percent is 8.89.The Serie's long term average value is 8,360,480.49 persons. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 46.85 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +187.70%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Actual value and historical data chart for Tunisia Population Male

Actual value and historical data chart for Tunisia Population Female

As of 2020, Arabs accounted for 98 percent of the population of Tunisia. Moreover, Europeans made up only one percent of the population, and the same share was reached by Jewish and other ethnic groups.

Actual value and historical data chart for Tunisia Population Ages 65 And Above Percent Of Total

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