Total number of international immigrants in Tunisia
Tunisia: Total number of international immigrants was 63,201 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Tunisia, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 63,201 immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Tunisia peaked at 63,201 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 35,040 immigrants, in 2005.
Tunisia ranks 157th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 37,984 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 37,867 immigrants | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 36,719 immigrants | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 35,040 immigrants | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 43,172 immigrants | +23.2% |
| 2015 | 56,532 immigrants | +30.9% |
| 2020 | 60,145 immigrants | +6.4% |
| 2024 | 63,201 immigrants | +5.1% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 63,201 immigrants is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937 immigrants, 32% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 63,201 immigrants is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751 immigrants, 7% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37,926 immigrants | 37,867 immigrants | 37,984 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 35,880 immigrants | 35,040 immigrants | 36,719 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 49,852 immigrants | 43,172 immigrants | 56,532 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 61,673 immigrants | 60,145 immigrants | 63,201 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More population data for Tunisia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.24 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 14,316 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6018 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7573 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 68.56 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 425,507 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Tunisia?
- Total number of international immigrants in Tunisia was 63,201 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 63,201 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,040 immigrants in 2005.
- How does Tunisia rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Tunisia ranks 157th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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