Tunisia
Country statistics · 1990–present
Tunisia at a Glance
Tunisia is home to 12.3 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. At a GDP per capita of $4,819, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 76.7 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 12.3 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 13.4 and a death rate of 6.1 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 7.2 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 89,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Tunisia is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $61 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $4,819 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.5% in 2029, representing modest growth. With an unemployment rate of 15.2% (2025), the labour market reflects high unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 76.7 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $318 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 86.3% (2023), reflecting a majority-literate adult population. 76.5% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 65.0% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.