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.

As of January 2024, women made up around 50.7 percent of Tunisia's population. Men instead accounted for 49.3 percent of the people in the country. In the same year, the estimated total population of Tunisia amounted to approximately 12 million individuals.

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.

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

Population, total in Tunisia was reported at 12200431 in 2023, 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 July of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, female (% of female population) in Tunisia was reported at 23.45 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population ages 0-14, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population growth (annual %) in Tunisia was reported at 0.66693 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

In 2024, the median age of the population in Tunisia was 34.4 years. Thus, half of the population was older and half was younger than that age. In the same year, the median age for the female population in the country was estimated to be higher than the male's by 1.5 years.

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

Population, female in Tunisia was reported at 6167026 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The total population of Tunisia was estimated at approximately 12.34 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 5.89 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 500 thousand 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.

Population, male in Tunisia was reported at 6033405 Persons in 2023, 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 June of 2025.

Tunisia INS Forecast: Population: Age 20 to 24 data was reported at 1,044,230.000 Person in 2044. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,065,523.000 Person for 2043. Tunisia INS Forecast: Population: Age 20 to 24 data is updated yearly, averaging 886,780.000 Person from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2044, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,113,570.000 Person in 2039 and a record low of 777,229.000 Person in 2024. Tunisia INS Forecast: Population: Age 20 to 24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Tunisia – Table TN.G004: Population: by Age: Forecast: National Statistical Institute.

In January 2024, 3.7 percent of the total population aged 15 years and older in Tunisia held mobile money accounts. Of those, two percent were women, and more than five percent were men.

Tunisia TN: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 7.838 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.095 % for 2016. Tunisia TN: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.355 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.257 % in 2007 and a record low of 6.303 % in 1969. Tunisia TN: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Tunisia TN: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 7.416 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.719 % for 2016. Tunisia TN: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.347 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.113 % in 2006 and a record low of 6.506 % in 1968. Tunisia TN: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Tunisia was reported at 28.85 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

In January 2024, 20.5 percent of the total population aged 15 years and older in Tunisia owned debit cards. Moreover, around 27 percent were men, and some14 percent were women.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Tunisia (SLEMPTOTLSPZSTUN) from 1991 to 2024 about Tunisia, employment-population ratio, employment, and population.

Tunisia INS Forecast: Population: Age 5 to 9 data was reported at 807,116.000 Person in 2044. This records an increase from the previous number of 802,853.000 Person for 2043. Tunisia INS Forecast: Population: Age 5 to 9 data is updated yearly, averaging 943,755.000 Person from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2044, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,127,921.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 801,663.000 Person in 2042. Tunisia INS Forecast: Population: Age 5 to 9 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Tunisia – Table TN.G004: Population: by Age: Forecast: National Statistical Institute.