What are the key demographic and social trends in Tunisia?

Quelles sont les tendances demographiques et sociales cles en Tunisie?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-08 EN FR

Short Answer

Population: 12.4M (2025), growth rate 0.9%. Urbanization: 70%. Median age: 32.7 years (young but aging). Fertility: 2.0 (near replacement). Literacy: 82% (women 76%, men 89%). Youth unemployment: 36% (graduates 30%). Brain drain: 95,000 professionals left 2011-2023. Women's rights: most progressive in Arab world (Personal Status Code 1956, gender parity law 2014). Challenges: regional inequality (coast vs interior), informal economy 40-50%, migration pressure.

Version francaise

Population: 12.4M, croissance 0.9%, urbanisation 70%. Age median: 32.7 ans. Chomage jeunes: 36%. Fuite des cerveaux: 95 000 professionnels partis 2011-2023. Droits femmes: les plus progressistes du monde arabe.

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Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.

Review & Confidence

Last reviewed2026-04-08
Expires2026-09-30
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Author & Reviewer

Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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