Tunisia Population
Middle East & North Africa · 80th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
12,434,069
The population of Tunisia is about 12,434,069 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 12.4 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.15% of the world's people.
Tunisia is ranked 80th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.54% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 13.1 million. That is 2.9 times its 1960 population of 4.3 million. Population density is 80 people per square kilometre. 71% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
12.4 million
Yearly change
+0.54%
World rank
80th
Share of world
0.15%
Density
80/km²
Land area
155,360 km²
Life expectancy
76.7 yrs
Births per woman
1.82
GDP per capita
$4,657
GDP
$57.5B
Population of Tunisia, 1960–2050
Tunisia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,267,288 | — | 27 |
| 1970 | 5,131,396 | +2.53% | 33 |
| 1980 | 6,606,195 | +2.32% | 43 |
| 1990 | 8,324,509 | +2.12% | 54 |
| 2000 | 9,764,935 | +1.13% | 63 |
| 2010 | 10,765,980 | +1.08% | 69 |
| 2020 | 11,974,057 | +0.83% | 77 |
| 2024 | 12,277,109 | +0.63% | 79 |
| 2026proj. | 12,415,138 | +0.54% | 80 |
| 2030proj. | 12,628,142 | +0.36% | 81 |
| 2040proj. | 12,953,864 | +0.21% | 83 |
| 2050proj. | 13,145,141 | +0.05% | 85 |
Tunisia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 14.3 times as many people as Tunisia. Bangladesh is 17.1 times more densely populated.
Tunisia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Tunisia in 2026?
About 12,415,138 (12.4 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Tunisia's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.54% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Tunisia?
About 80 people per km², with a land area of 155,360 km².
What will the population of Tunisia be in 2050?
About 13.1 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Tunisia?
Tunis.
What is the life expectancy in Tunisia?
76.7 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.