What is the population of Tunisia in 2026?
Tunisia has a population of 12,348,573 people (2025 estimate), which is 80th in the world and about 0.15% of the global total.
Country profile · Africa · Rank #80 by population
Tunisia
Officially Tunisian Republic
Population 2025
12,348,573
#80
in the world
0.15%
of world population
+0.58%
annual growth
About Tunisia
With 12.3 million people, Tunisia ranks 80th globally and maintains a population growth rate of 0.6%, reflecting demographic stability. The country spans 155,360 km² across North Africa, bordered by Algeria and Libya, with a population density of 79 people per km². Seventy-one percent of residents live in urban areas, supported by a median age of 32.9 years and life expectancy of 76.7 years.
The Tunisian dinar serves as the official currency, with GDP per capita at $4,657. Arabic is the primary language. Tunisia gained independence in 1956 and operates under a semi-presidential system of government, with Tunis as its capital.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Tunis
- Continent
- Africa
- ISO codes
- TN · TUN
- Demonym
- Tunisian
- Currency
- Tunisian dinar (TND د.ت)
- Government
- Parliamentary republic, Semi-presidential system
- State inception
- 1956
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +216
- Internet TLD
- .tn
- Land neighbours
- 2
Languages
- Arabic
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 24.0%
- Age 15–64
- 66.4%
- Age 65+
- 9.5%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 29 | 113 |
| 95-99 | 541 | 1,497 |
| 90-94 | 4,704 | 10,251 |
| 85-89 | 18,387 | 32,105 |
| 80-84 | 41,347 | 62,667 |
| 75-79 | 77,961 | 105,530 |
| 70-74 | 155,931 | 178,715 |
| 65-69 | 230,972 | 249,213 |
| 60-64 | 292,146 | 308,698 |
| 55-59 | 324,286 | 348,433 |
| 50-54 | 356,091 | 370,009 |
| 45-49 | 398,345 | 427,637 |
| 40-44 | 439,075 | 476,017 |
| 35-39 | 459,347 | 495,205 |
| 30-34 | 462,491 | 473,176 |
| 25-29 | 422,587 | 419,175 |
| 20-24 | 409,491 | 390,156 |
| 15-19 | 456,510 | 426,985 |
| 10-14 | 538,446 | 502,951 |
| 5-9 | 535,668 | 507,606 |
| 0-4 | 444,070 | 422,550 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,608,985 |
| 1960 | 4,267,288 |
| 1970 | 5,131,396 |
| 1980 | 6,606,195 |
| 1990 | 8,324,509 |
| 2000 | 9,764,935 |
| 2010 | 10,765,980 |
| 2020 | 11,974,057 |
| 2030 | 12,628,142 |
| 2040 | 12,953,864 |
| 2050 | 13,145,141 |
| 2060 | 12,979,263 |
| 2070 | 12,507,103 |
| 2080 | 11,959,127 |
| 2090 | 11,361,334 |
| 2100 | 10,652,235 |
How Tunisia Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Tunisia | 12.3M |
Major Cities in Tunisia
1 metropolitan area in our city dataset.
- Tunis2.44M · +0.95%
Largest Cities in Tunisia
All cities →126 cities of 15,000 or more in our roster.
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunis | Tunis Governorate | 693,210 |
| 2 | Sfax | Sfax Governorate | 280,566 |
| 3 | Sousse | Sousse Governorate | 221,715 |
| 4 | Sukrah | Ariana Governorate | 159,862 |
| 5 | Kairouan | Kairouan | 139,070 |
| 6 | Bizerte | Bizerte Governorate | 138,430 |
| 7 | Sīdī Ḥusayn | Tunis Governorate | 130,255 |
| 8 | Sakiet ed Daier | Sfax Governorate | 125,204 |
Highest Peaks in Tunisia
All peaks →25 notable summits in our mountain dataset. Subsidiary summits — named high points on a larger mountain — are omitted, so ranks may skip.
| # | Peak | Range | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jebel ech Chambi | — | 1,544 m |
| 2 | Jebel Bireno | — | 1,419 m |
| 3 | Jebel el Ajered | — | 1,385 m |
| 4 | Jebel Selloum | — | 1,373 m |
| 5 | Jebel Tiouacha | — | 1,363 m |
| 6 | Jebel Serj | — | 1,357 m |
| 7 | Jebel es Sif | — | 1,352 m |
| 8 | Jabal at Tallah | — | 1,349 m |
Countries Bordering Tunisia
2 land borders.
Tunisia Population FAQ
Is the population of Tunisia growing or shrinking?
Tunisia's population is growing at +0.58% per year, a change of roughly 71,622 people annually.
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
What is the largest city in Tunisia?
Tunis is the largest metropolitan area in Tunisia, with about 2.44M people.
How densely populated is Tunisia?
Tunisia has 79/km² across 155,360 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Tunisia?
Life expectancy at birth in Tunisia is 76.7 years (2024).
What is the median age in Tunisia?
The median age in Tunisia is 32.9 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Tunisia in?
Tunisia is in Africa.