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Tunisia: Population, total

In , Tunisia's Population, total was 12.28 million.

That's up 0.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . Tunisia ranks #79 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Tunisia Population, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
12.28M
Trough
10.26M
1-year change
+0.6%
5-year change
+3.4%
+0.7% / yr
10-year change
+8.9%
+0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, total
12.277M
12.200M
12.119M
12.049M
11.974M
11.875M
11.766M
11.650M
11.529M
11.402M

About Population, total

Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Tunisia's Population, total in 2024?
In 2024, Tunisia's Population, total was 12.28 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tunisia's Population, total rising or falling?
Tunisia's Population, total rose 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Tunisia rank globally on Population, total?
In 2024, Tunisia ranked #79 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
How does Tunisia's Population, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so Tunisia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.
What is Population, total and how is it measured?
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.