What are the migration dynamics in and from Tunisia?

Quelles sont les dynamiques migratoires en Tunisie et depuis la Tunisie?

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

Short Answer

Emigration: 1.7M Tunisians abroad (15% of pop), mainly France (650K), Italy (200K), Germany (100K), Gulf states (100K). Brain drain: 95,000 professionals left since 2011 (doctors, engineers, IT). Immigration: Tunisia increasingly transit and destination country for sub-Saharan Africans (est. 50,000-100,000). Irregular migration: Central Mediterranean route via Tunisia to Italy (Lampedusa 150km). EU-Tunisia cooperation: 2023 MOU. Diaspora remittances: 8.76B TND (5% GDP).

Version francaise

Emigration: 1.7M Tunisiens (15% pop), France 650K, Italie 200K. Fuite cerveaux: 95 000 depuis 2011. Immigration: transit et destination sub-sahariens. Route Mediterranee centrale. Remises: 8.76 Mrd TND (5% PIB).

Sources & Evidence

The Tunisian diaspora is estimated at 1.7 million people

La diaspora tunisienne est estimee a 1,7 million de personnes

estimate
OTE (Office des Tunisiens a l'Etranger) 2024-01-01 — 2026-12-31 1700000 personnes

Limitations & Caveats

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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