🇹🇳 Tunisia
Population: 12,348,573 in 2025 for Tunisia (Africa), position 79 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Tunisia: $4,657 /inh. (2025), ranking 143 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 15.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 5.2 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Tunisia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), HIV prevalence (1/152), Adults with an official ID (8/145).
Weaknesses – Tunisia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) (176/184), Gross savings (167/178), Women's legal equality: pay and occupations (173/186).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Tunisia has $4,657 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Tunisia has 15.1 %, above the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Tunisia has 5.2 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Tunisia has 2.5 %, below the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $188.1B | 2025 | 82 of 201 |
| GDP | $57.5B | 2025 | 94 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 2.2 % | 2021 | 95 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $3,285 /inh. | 2021 | 110 of 184 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.9 % | 2025 | 119 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $15,233 /inh. | 2025 | 122 of 201 |
| GDP growth | 2.5 % | 2025 | 130 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $4,300 /inh. | 2025 | 142 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $4,657 /inh. | 2025 | 143 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 85.3 % | 2025 | 36 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 3 LCU/$ | 2025 | 133 of 211 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 5.2 % | 2025 | 149 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 5.2 % | 2025 | 153 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 33.3 % | 2025 | 8 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 12.5 % | 2025 | 99 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 54.3 % | 2025 | 108 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 24.9 % | 2025 | 117 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 45.2 % | 2025 | 164 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 38.4 % | 2025 | 168 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 15.1 % | 2025 | 170 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 38.1 % | 2025 | 176 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | 46.7 % | 2025 | 66 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 101.4 % | 2025 | 66 of 192 |
| Services exports | $12.2B | 2025 | 67 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 54.8 % | 2025 | 68 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $21.3B | 2025 | 80 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 7.7 % | 2023 | 83 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -2.3 % | 2025 | 106 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 6.7 % | 2025 | 50 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 2,012,000 arr. | 2020 | 66 of 202 |
| Official development aid received | 2.6 % | 2023 | 69 of 160 |
| International tourism receipts | $1B | 2020 | 81 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.1B | 2025 | 92 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2 % | 2025 | 103 of 201 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 42.5 % | 2012 | 43 of 109 |
| Central government spending | 33.8 % | 2012 | 44 of 160 |
| Military spending | 2.5 % | 2025 | 47 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.7 % | 2019 | 51 of 155 |
| Tax revenue | 20.1 % | 2012 | 52 of 161 |
| Government final consumption | 19.9 % | 2025 | 60 of 187 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 26.7 % | 2012 | 65 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -4.8 % | 2012 | 128 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 57.7 % | 2025 | 61 of 184 |
| Stock market capitalization | 20.8 % | 2025 | 70 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.5 months | 2024 | 85 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $9.3B | 2024 | 87 of 180 |
| External debt | 77.7 % | 2024 | 101 of 121 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 79.6 % | 2025 | 36 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 14.8 % | 2024 | 47 of 201 |
| Services | 62.7 % | 2025 | 69 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10.3 % | 2025 | 72 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 22 % | 2025 | 116 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 15.2 % | 2025 | 162 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 4.3 % | 2025 | 167 of 178 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with an official ID | 99.9 % | 2024 | 8 of 145 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.9 % | 2018 | 49 of 178 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 66.5 % | 2025 | 69 of 213 |
| Population | 12,348,573 inhab. | 2025 | 79 of 213 |
| Urban population | 70.7 % | 2025 | 85 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.6 % | 2025 | 86 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 9.9 % | 2025 | 99 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 23.6 % | 2025 | 105 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105 per 100 girls | 2024 | 112 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 32.1 yrs | 2023 | 113 of 226 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 97.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 128 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.4 % | 2025 | 128 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 50.4 per 100 | 2025 | 145 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide rate | 2.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 16 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 4.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 18 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 1.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 29 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 66.2 yrs | 2023 | 61 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 9.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 82 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 74.1 yrs | 2024 | 84 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 12.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 85 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.7 yrs | 2024 | 86 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 79.3 yrs | 2024 | 95 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 13.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 107 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 16.5 per 100,000 | 2019 | 109 of 188 |
| Children per woman | 1.82 children/woman | 2024 | 112 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.58 % | 2025 | 129 of 213 |
| Death rate | 6.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 153 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 96 % | 2024 | 46 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 8 % | 2023 | 61 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 98.5 % | 2024 | 65 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.8 % | 2024 | 66 of 167 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 39 per 100,000 | 2024 | 98 of 206 |
| Physicians | 1.32 per 1,000 | 2021 | 108 of 193 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 96.7 % | 2024 | 113 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0.2 % | 2024 | 115 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 1.8 per 1,000 | 2023 | 117 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 37.9 % | 2023 | 131 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2.16 per 1,000 | 2021 | 133 of 196 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among women | 2.3 % | 2024 | 41 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 60 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 174 cm | 2014 | 62 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 160.4 cm | 2014 | 80 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult men | 18.7 % | 2024 | 88 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 108 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 24.4 % | 2024 | 115 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 26.1 % | 2024 | 118 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 32.8 % | 2024 | 129 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 46.6 % | 2024 | 144 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 1.7 L/person | 2024 | 155 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 16 % | 2024 | 176 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Muslims | 99.3 % | 2020 | 7 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 98.8 % | 2022 | 9 of 114 |
| Frequent prayer | 76.5 % | 2022 | 28 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 43.5 % | 2022 | 49 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.4 % | 2020 | 143 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.04 | 2003 | 185 of 205 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 185 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 0.3 % | 2020 | 185 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.01 | 2003 | 186 of 203 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.5 % | 2024 | 191 of 212 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.01 | 2003 | 199 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.7 % | 2021 | 52 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.7 % | 2021 | 56 of 169 |
| Gini index | 33.7 | 2021 | 69 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 27 % | 2021 | 90 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 34.1 ° | 2026 | 70 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 1,148 km | 2026 | 76 of 227 |
| Total area | 163,610 km² | 2024 | 91 of 212 |
| Land area | 155,360 km² | 2024 | 91 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 1,495 km | 2026 | 109 of 230 |
| Population density | 79 inh./km² | 2024 | 121 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average elevation | 246 m | 2026 | 125 of 166 |
| Highest point | 1,544 m | 2026 | 139 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 346 m³/inh. | 2022 | 157 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 207 mm | 2022 | 165 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 8.9 % | 2015 | 166 of 212 |
| Lowest point | -17 m | 2026 | 210 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 62.1 % | 2024 | 37 of 207 |
| Arable land | 17.8 % | 2024 | 61 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 7.9 % | 2025 | 163 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 4.4 % | 2024 | 181 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.32 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.4 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.45 | 2025 | 101 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.24 | 2025 | 101 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.27 | 2025 | 102 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.48 | 2025 | 128 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.3 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.82 | 2025 | 79 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.75 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.69 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.8 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.56 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.69 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.69 | 2025 | 101 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.56 | 2025 | 107 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.48 | 2025 | 124 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political corruption index | 0.41 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.6 | 2025 | 81 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 39 pts | 2024 | 92 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.2 | 2025 | 105 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.52 | 2025 | 105 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.84 | 2025 | 121 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.39 | 2025 | 125 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.28 | 2025 | 133 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.65 | 2025 | 136 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.53 | 2025 | 138 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.7 | 2025 | 168 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,959 | 2025 | 67 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 20.8 % | 2025 | 103 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 15.8 % | 2025 | 144 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 50 /100 | 2025 | 86 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 124 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 46.4 /100 | 2025 | 163 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 34.5 /100 | 2025 | 169 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 173 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.6 pts | 2025 | 156 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 4.7 per 100,000 | 2020 | 123 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 4.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 27 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.5 % | 2018 | 67 of 204 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 16.5 % | 2023 | 72 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 48.4 % | 2023 | 82 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 36 per 100,000 | 2023 | 85 of 192 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 3.2 % | 2023 | 7 of 64 |
| Trade union membership rate | 38.1 % | 2019 | 13 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 62.9 % | 2019 | 19 of 99 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.5 /10 | 2024 | 88 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $513 | 2024 | 99 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 53.8 % | 2021 | 106 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $158 | 2024 | 109 of 168 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women married before age 18 | 2.4 % | 2023 | 15 of 144 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Tunisia?
Tunisia has about 12,348,573 inhabitants (2025), ranking 79 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Tunisia?
GDP per capita is $4,657 /inh. (2025): Tunisia ranks 143 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Tunisia?
Annual inflation is 5.2 % (2025); Tunisia ranks 149 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Tunisia?
The unemployment rate is 15.1 % (2025); Tunisia ranks 170 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Tunisia stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Tunisia has $4,657 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Tunisia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.