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Africa · Northern Africa · capital Tunis

About Tunisia

What is the capital of Tunisia?

The capital of Tunisia is Tunis. Tunis is the seat of national government for Tunisia, a country in Northern Africa.

What is the population of Tunisia?

Tunisia has a population of about 12.2 million people, the 80th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Tunisia?

Tunisia covers 163,610 square kilometers (63,170 square miles), making Tunisia the 93rd largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Tunisia?

Tunisia borders 2 countries: Algeria and Libya.

What is the life expectancy in Tunisia?

Life expectancy at birth in Tunisia is 76.5 years, the 88th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Tunisia in?

Tunisia is in Africa, in the Northern Africa region. Tunisia is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Tunisia
Populationtotal people12.2Mpeople80th
Land Areatotal km²163.6Kkm²93rd
GDP per PersonUSD per person$4.0K142nd
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$48.2B93rd
Life Expectancyyears, at birth76.5years88th
Urban Population% living in cities70.0%87th
Internet Users% of people online72.4%119th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman1.83births/woman116th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year2.0Marrivals/year72nd
Forest Cover% of land forested4.5%180th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force15.1%16th
Military Spending% of GDP2.5%of GDP34th
Renewable Energy% of energy use11.6%138th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change9.3%47th
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP6.7%of GDP15th
Health Spending% of GDP8.0%of GDP62nd
Arable Land% of land arable18.2%59th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$705.5M105th

Borders Tunisia2 countries

Algeriacapital AlgiersLibyacapital Tripoli

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Regional hubs

All countries in Africa58 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 TN · alpha-3 TUN · Northern Africa

Where Tunisia stands18 of 21 rankings

15thEducation % GDP6.7% of GDP16thUnemployment %15.1%34thMilitary % GDP2.5% of GDP

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