Population of Tunisia

As of May 2026, the population of Tunisia is 12.7 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 94 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.76%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 30 years in 2016 to 33.4 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 77.6 years and population density is 82.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Tunisia peaked in 1975, reaching around 2.76% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.73% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 200.58 thousand in 1986 to nearly 93.59 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Tunisia, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 74.9 years in 2006 to 77.6 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Tunisia

The cities of Tunisia are mostly small, but 10 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Tunis, Tunis Governorate, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 693.2 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Sfax, Sfax Governorate with 280.6 thousand and Sousse, Sousse Governorate with 221.7 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Tunisia: