The population of Tunisia was forecast to reach over 14.3 million by 2050, which indicated an increase of nearly 1.7 million from 2025. As of 2022, the country's population recorded a growth rate of 0.76 percent.

Chart and table of Tunisia population density from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

The total population in Tunisia was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 0.4 million people (+3.24 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the total population is estimated to reach 12.77 million people and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the total population was continuously increasing over the past years.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.Find more key insights for the total population in countries like Algeria, Sudan, and Egypt.

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.

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 March of 2025.

In 2023, the total number of people employed in Tunisia amounted to approximately 3.66 million. This represented an increase compared to the previous year. From 2013 onwards, the number of people in employment in the country generally increased annually, except for a decline between 2019 and 2020.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Tunisia was reported at 28.76 % in 2023, 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 March of 2025.

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in Tunisia was reported at 66.4 % in 2023, 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 March of 2025.

This statistic shows the total population of the Maghreb countries from 2019 to 2029. The Maghreb region is comprised of Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. In 2020, the total population of all Maghreb states amounted to an estimated 102.49 million inhabitants.

Tunisia urban population for 2023 was 8,788,529, a 1.3% increase from 2022.

• Tunisia urban population for 2022 was 8,675,724, a 1.23% increase from 2021.
• Tunisia urban population for 2021 was 8,570,328, a 1.3% increase from 2020.
• Tunisia urban population for 2020 was 8,460,667, a 1.39% increase from 2019.

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

Tunisia rural population for 2023 was 3,669,694, a 0.29% decline from 2022.

• Tunisia rural population for 2022 was 3,680,393, a 0.33% decline from 2021.
• Tunisia rural population for 2021 was 3,692,618, a 0.23% decline from 2020.
• Tunisia rural population for 2020 was 3,701,056, a 0.1% decline from 2019.

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. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

School age population, primary education, both sexes (number) in Tunisia was reported at 1118930 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population of the official age for primary education, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

As of 2023, the total population of Africa was over 1.48 billion. The number of inhabitants on the continent increased annually from 2000 onwards. In comparison, the total population was around 831 million in 2000. According to forecasts, Africa will experience impressive population growth in the coming years and would nearly reach the Asian population by 2100. Over 200 million people in Nigeria Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. In 2023, the country’s population exceeded 223 million people. Ethiopia followed with a population of around 127 million, while Egypt ranked third, accounting for approximately 113 million individuals. Other leading African countries in terms of population were the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, South Africa, and Kenya. Additionally, Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad recorded the highest population growth rate on the continent in 2023, with the number of residents rising by over 3.08 percent compared to the previous year. On the other hand, the populations of Tunisia and Eswatini registered a growth rate below 0.85 percent, while for Mauritius and Seychelles, it was negative. Drivers for population growth Several factors have driven Africa’s population growth. For instance, the annual number of births on the continent has risen constantly over the years, jumping from nearly 32 million in 2000 to almost 46 million in 2023. Moreover, despite the constant decline in the number of births per woman, the continent’s fertility rate has remained considerably above the global average. Each woman in Africa had an average of over four children throughout her reproductive years as of 2021, compared to a world rate of around two births per woman. At the same time, improved health and living conditions contributed to decreasing mortality rate and increasing life expectancy in recent years, driving population growth.

There were 7 747 800 Messenger users in Tunisia in February 2025, which accounted for 62.2% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 53.3%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (2 300 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 35 to 44, where men lead by 962 900.

Population ages 75-79, male (% of male population) in Tunisia was reported at 1.2193 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population ages 75-79, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Chart and table of BN.KLT.PTXL.CD population from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

The total population in Algeria was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total three million people (+6.43 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the total population is estimated to reach 49.59 million people and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the total population was continuously increasing over the past years.According to the International Monetary Fund, the total population of a country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.Find more key insights for the total population in countries like Tunisia, Morocco, and Libya.

Population ages 00-04, male (% of male population) in Tunisia was reported at 7.6649 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Tunisia - Population ages 0-4, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Tunisia hunger statistics for 2021 was 3.00%, a 0.2% increase from 2020.

• Tunisia hunger statistics for 2020 was 2.80%, a 0.3% increase from 2019.
• Tunisia hunger statistics for 2019 was 2.50%, a 0% increase from 2018.
• Tunisia hunger statistics for 2018 was 2.50%, a 0.1% decline from 2017.

Population below minimum level of dietary energy consumption (also referred to as prevalence of undernourishment) shows the percentage of the population whose food intake is insufficient to meet dietary energy requirements continuously. Data showing as 5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 5%.

Chart and table of NE.RSB.GNFS.CD population from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.