Tunisia's population is projected to be 10,875,778 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12,415,138 | 0.6% | 81 |
| 2025 | 12,348,573 | 0.62% | 80 |
| 2020 | 11,974,057 | 0.83% | 79 |
| 2019 | 11,875,081 | 0.93% | 79 |
| 2018 | 11,765,514 | 0.99% | 79 |
| 2017 | 11,650,498 | 1.06% | 78 |
| 2015 | 11,402,264 | 1.16% | 77 |
| 2010 | 10,765,980 | 0.98% | 78 |
| 2005 | 10,255,472 | 0.98% | 80 |
| 2000 | 9,764,935 | 1.29% | 80 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12,415,138 | 0.6% | 81 |
| 2032 | 12,709,149 | 0.37% | 83 |
| 2037 | 12,872,060 | 0.26% | 87 |
| 2042 | 13,005,236 | 0.21% | 88 |
| 2047 | 13,113,222 | 0.17% | 88 |
| 2052 | 13,146,730 | 0.05% | 90 |
| 2057 | 13,072,219 | -0.11% | 91 |
| 2062 | 12,900,063 | -0.27% | 93 |
| 2067 | 12,664,872 | -0.37% | 93 |
| 2072 | 12,399,596 | -0.42% | 94 |
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Tunis has a metropolitan area population of 471,958, comprising 3.8%% of Tunisia's total population.
As of 2026, Tunisia has a total population of 12,415,138, ranking as the 81st most populous nation in the world.
Tunisia has a net population change of approximately 175 people per day, driven by 430 births, 214 deaths, and net emigration of 41 people.
Tunisia represents 0.16% of the total global population and 0.78% of Africa's population.
Tunisia has a population density of 79.9 people per km² (approximately 207.0 per mi²), making it the 132nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 45.97% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Tunisia is Arab (98%) , followed by European (1%) .
As of 2026, Muslim (official; Sunni) is the largest religion in Tunisia, comprising 99% of the population.
