Net migration metrics in Tunisia
Tunisia: Net migration metrics was -14,001 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-14,001
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
189th
of 236 countries
All-time high
16,021
in 1991
All-time low
-61,369
in 1961
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Tunisia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded -14,001 for net migration metrics in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Tunisia peaked at 16,021 in 1991 and was at its lowest, -61,369, in 1961.
Tunisia ranks 189th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,131 | — |
| 1951 | 1,089 | -48.9% |
| 1952 | 122 | -88.8% |
| 1953 | -727 | -695.9% |
| 1954 | -1,454 | +100.0% |
| 1955 | -2,084 | +43.3% |
| 1956 | -26,911 | +1191.3% |
| 1957 | -57,635 | +114.2% |
| 1958 | -60,653 | +5.2% |
| 1959 | -61,235 | +1.0% |
| 1960 | -61,334 | +0.2% |
| 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% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's -14,001 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004, 2.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's -14,001 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 500. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | -1191.3% | -2,084 | -26,911 |
| 1953 | -695.9% | 122 | -727 |
| 1991 | +283.0% | 4,183 | 16,021 |
| 1994 | -139.7% | 10,771 | -4,271 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -20,736 | -61,235 | 2,131 | 10 |
| 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 | -14,095 | -19,188 | -9,190 | 4 |
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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)
- Population growth rate -0.721 (2100)
- Population density 68.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 425,507 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Tunisia?
- Net migration metrics in Tunisia was -14,001 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 16,021 in 1991.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was -61,369 in 1961.
- How does Tunisia rank for net migration metrics?
- Tunisia ranks 189th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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