Net migration (UNICEF) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Net migration was -14,523 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-14,523
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
54th
of 74 countries
All-time high
16,021
in 1991
All-time low
-61,369
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Tunisia, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded -14,523 for net migration in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 42.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Tunisia peaked at 16,021 in 1991 and was at its lowest, -61,369, in 1961.
Tunisia ranks 54th of 74 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -61,334 | — |
| 1961 | -61,369 | +0.1% |
| 1962 | -61,260 | -0.2% |
| 1963 | -60,505 | -1.2% |
| 1964 | -59,602 | -1.5% |
| 1965 | -49,751 | -16.5% |
| 1966 | -27,393 | -44.9% |
| 1967 | -19,155 | -30.1% |
| 1968 | -9,848 | -48.6% |
| 1969 | -10,049 | +2.0% |
| 1970 | -10,054 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | -9,949 | -1.0% |
| 1972 | -9,790 | -1.6% |
| 1973 | -9,606 | -1.9% |
| 1974 | -9,254 | -3.7% |
| 1975 | -8,765 | -5.3% |
| 1976 | -15,499 | +76.8% |
| 1977 | -13,910 | -10.3% |
| 1978 | -26,968 | +93.9% |
| 1979 | -23,688 | -12.2% |
| 1980 | -19,321 | -18.4% |
| 1981 | -24,242 | +25.5% |
| 1982 | -29,559 | +21.9% |
| 1983 | -37,895 | +28.2% |
| 1984 | 8,109 | -121.4% |
| 1985 | 2,887 | -64.4% |
| 1986 | 3,464 | +20.0% |
| 1987 | 3,711 | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 3,934 | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 4,100 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 4,183 | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 16,021 | +283.0% |
| 1992 | 15,124 | -5.6% |
| 1993 | 10,771 | -28.8% |
| 1994 | -4,271 | -139.7% |
| 1995 | -8,095 | +89.5% |
| 1996 | -5,506 | -32.0% |
| 1997 | -4,756 | -13.6% |
| 1998 | -4,111 | -13.6% |
| 1999 | -3,452 | -16.0% |
| 2000 | -5,937 | +72.0% |
| 2001 | -7,235 | +21.9% |
| 2002 | -8,334 | +15.2% |
| 2003 | -12,459 | +49.5% |
| 2004 | -23,735 | +90.5% |
| 2005 | -26,361 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | -24,098 | -8.6% |
| 2007 | -21,190 | -12.1% |
| 2008 | -17,742 | -16.3% |
| 2009 | -13,512 | -23.8% |
| 2010 | -14,168 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | -21,935 | +54.8% |
| 2012 | -26,059 | +18.8% |
| 2013 | -17,020 | -34.7% |
| 2014 | -26,586 | +56.2% |
| 2015 | -25,229 | -5.1% |
| 2016 | -23,827 | -5.6% |
| 2017 | -22,365 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | -21,012 | -6.0% |
| 2019 | -19,612 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | -19,188 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | -9,190 | -52.1% |
| 2022 | -14,001 | +52.4% |
| 2023 | -14,001 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -15,221 | +8.7% |
| 2025 | -14,523 | -4.6% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's -14,523 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -14,523, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's -14,523 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -376.5, 38.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Tunisia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +283.0% | 4,183 | 16,021 |
| 1994 | -139.7% | 10,771 | -4,271 |
| 1984 | +121.4% | -37,895 | 8,109 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -42,027 | -61,369 | -9,848 | 10 |
| 1970s | -13,748 | -26,968 | -8,765 | 10 |
| 1980s | -8,481 | -37,895 | 8,109 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,591 | -8,095 | 16,021 | 10 |
| 2000s | -16,060 | -26,361 | -5,937 | 10 |
| 2010s | -21,781 | -26,586 | -14,168 | 10 |
| 2020s | -14,354 | -19,188 | -9,190 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More population data for Tunisia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 14,316 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 425,507 people (2100)
- Population density 68.56 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7573 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Tunisia?
- Net migration in Tunisia was -14,523 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 16,021 in 1991.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was -61,369 in 1961.
- How does Tunisia rank for net migration?
- Tunisia ranks 54th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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