What is the Population of Tunisia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Tunisia has a population of approximately 11,972,169 people, making it the 80th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.15% of the world's population. With a land area of 163,610 km², the population density is roughly 73 people per km².
| Population | 11,972,169 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 80th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.15% |
| Area | 163,610 km² |
| Population density | 73 / km² |
| Demonym | Tunisian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 11,972,169 | 80th |
| Rwanda | 14,104,969 | 77th |
| Benin | 13,224,860 | 78th |
| Burundi | 12,332,788 | 79th |
| Haiti | 11,867,032 | 81st |
| Belgium | 11,825,551 | 82nd |
| Papua New Guinea | 11,781,559 | 83rd |
Tunisia compared with its neighbours
Tunisia in context
- Tunisia covers 163,610 km², making it the 91st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Algeria, Libya.
- With 11,972,169 people, Tunisia holds about 4.6% of the population of Northern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Tunisia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Tunisia — FAQ
What is the population of Tunisia?
The population of Tunisia is approximately 11,972,169 (12 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Tunisia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Tunisia at approximately 11,972,169 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Tunisia is the 80th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Tunisia?
Approximately 11,972,169 people live in Tunisia, making it the 80th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Tunisia rank by population?
Tunisia is the 80th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.15%.
What is the population density of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a population density of roughly 73 people per km², based on a land area of 163,610 km².
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