Population · Africa · 2025 data
Tunisia Population
Tunisia had a population of 12.35 million in 2025, ranking #79 of 216 countries and territories (0.15% of the world). The population grew by 8.3% over the past ten years.
12.35 million
Population (2025) · #79
+0.58%
Annual growth
79
People per km²
71%
Live in cities
Population of Tunisia, 1960–2025
4.31960
4.61965
5.11970
5.81975
6.61980
7.41985
8.31990
9.21995
9.82000
10.32005
10.82010
11.42015
12.02020
12.32025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12,348,573 | +0.58% |
| 2024 | 12,277,109 | +0.63% |
| 2023 | 12,200,431 | +0.67% |
| 2022 | 12,119,334 | +0.59% |
| 2021 | 12,048,622 | +0.62% |
| 2020 | 11,974,057 | +0.83% |
| 2019 | 11,875,081 | +0.93% |
| 2018 | 11,765,514 | +0.99% |
| 2017 | 11,650,498 | +1.06% |
| 2016 | 11,528,674 | +1.11% |
| 2015 | 11,402,264 | +1.14% |
| 2014 | 11,274,288 | +1.19% |
| 2013 | 11,141,361 | +1.20% |
| 2012 | 11,009,647 | +1.14% |
| 2011 | 10,886,035 | +1.12% |
| 2010 | 10,765,980 | +1.08% |
| 2009 | 10,650,681 | +1.02% |
| 2008 | 10,542,635 | +0.97% |
| 2007 | 10,441,702 | +0.92% |
| 2006 | 10,346,410 | +0.89% |
| 2005 | 10,255,472 | +0.88% |
| 2004 | 10,166,163 | +0.94% |
| 2003 | 10,071,632 | +1.00% |
| 2002 | 9,971,515 | +1.03% |
| 2001 | 9,869,677 | +1.07% |
| 2000 | 9,764,935 | +1.13% |
| 1999 | 9,655,963 | +1.20% |
| 1998 | 9,541,667 | +1.28% |
| 1997 | 9,421,270 | +1.36% |
| 1996 | 9,294,432 | +1.45% |
| 1995 | 9,161,258 | +1.58% |
| 1994 | 9,018,448 | +1.81% |
| 1993 | 8,857,910 | +2.02% |
| 1992 | 8,682,512 | +2.13% |
| 1991 | 8,501,827 | +2.13% |
| 1990 | 8,324,509 | +2.12% |
| 1989 | 8,151,660 | +2.22% |
| 1988 | 7,974,440 | +2.37% |
| 1987 | 7,789,987 | +2.50% |
| 1986 | 7,600,301 | +2.57% |
| 1985 | 7,409,903 | +2.63% |
| 1984 | 7,220,044 | +2.36% |
| 1983 | 7,053,800 | +2.10% |
| 1982 | 6,908,642 | +2.22% |
| 1981 | 6,758,284 | +2.30% |
| 1980 | 6,606,195 | +2.32% |
| 1979 | 6,456,419 | +2.33% |
| 1978 | 6,309,390 | +2.49% |
| 1977 | 6,155,931 | +2.65% |
| 1976 | 5,996,994 | +2.70% |
| 1975 | 5,839,262 | +2.72% |
| 1974 | 5,684,674 | +2.66% |
| 1973 | 5,537,242 | +2.61% |
| 1972 | 5,396,557 | +2.56% |
| 1971 | 5,261,658 | +2.54% |
| 1970 | 5,131,396 | +2.53% |
| 1969 | 5,004,697 | +2.56% |
| 1968 | 4,879,899 | +2.50% |
| 1967 | 4,760,970 | +2.34% |
| 1966 | 4,652,287 | +1.99% |
| 1965 | 4,561,385 | +1.59% |
| 1964 | 4,489,869 | +1.42% |
| 1963 | 4,427,131 | +1.33% |
| 1962 | 4,369,136 | +1.22% |
| 1961 | 4,316,278 | +1.15% |
| 1960 | 4,267,288 | — |
Demographics of Tunisia
76.7
Life expectancy (years)
1.82
Births per woman (below replacement)
9.9%
Aged 65 and over
34.1 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Arab 98%, European 1%, Jewish and other 1%
Languages
Arabic (official, one of the languages of commerce), French (commerce), Tamazight
Religions
Muslim (official; Sunni) 99%, other (includes Christian, Jewish, Shia Muslim, and Baha'i) <1%
Where people live
Urban population: 70.5% of total population (2023).
Frequently asked questions about the population of Tunisia
What is the population of Tunisia?
Tunisia had a population of 12.35 million in 2025, ranking #79 of 216 countries and territories (0.15% of the world).
Is the population of Tunisia growing?
Yes. The population grew by 8.3% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 0.58%.
How has the population of Tunisia changed since 1960?
It has grown 2.9-fold, from 4.27 million in 1960 to 12.35 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Tunisia?
About 79 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Tunisia?
Tunis — about 2.5 million people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).