Population by age group in Tunisia
Tunisia: Population by age group was 1.12 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.12 million
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
70th
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.12 million
in 2023
All-time low
158,326
in 1952
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in Tunisia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population by age group in Tunisia is 1.12 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in Tunisia peaked at 1.12 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 158,326, in 1952.
That places Tunisia 70th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population by age group in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 159,607 | — |
| 1951 | 158,383 | -0.8% |
| 1952 | 158,326 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | 158,977 | +0.4% |
| 1954 | 159,744 | +0.5% |
| 1955 | 160,509 | +0.5% |
| 1956 | 161,348 | +0.5% |
| 1957 | 162,223 | +0.5% |
| 1958 | 163,208 | +0.6% |
| 1959 | 164,452 | +0.8% |
| 1960 | 166,012 | +0.9% |
| 1961 | 167,573 | +0.9% |
| 1962 | 169,113 | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 170,808 | +1.0% |
| 1964 | 172,551 | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 174,320 | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 175,934 | +0.9% |
| 1967 | 177,496 | +0.9% |
| 1968 | 179,345 | +1.0% |
| 1969 | 181,465 | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 183,924 | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 186,849 | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 190,298 | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 194,332 | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 199,097 | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 204,608 | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 210,939 | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 218,091 | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 225,801 | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 233,733 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 241,758 | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 249,887 | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 258,055 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 266,525 | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 275,605 | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 285,512 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 296,727 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 309,463 | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 322,792 | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 335,615 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 348,435 | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 362,348 | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 377,467 | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 393,304 | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 409,645 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 427,071 | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 446,420 | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 467,450 | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 489,608 | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 512,849 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 535,874 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 557,108 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 576,790 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 595,765 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 613,900 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 630,675 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 645,808 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 659,603 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 672,797 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 686,007 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 699,775 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 714,206 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 729,561 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 746,608 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 767,438 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 794,538 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 825,542 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 858,660 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 897,115 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 943,436 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 991,528 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 1.03 million | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 1.07 million | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 1.12 million | +4.4% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 1.12 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 495,679, 2.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 1.12 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 937,639, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 160,678 | 158,326 | 164,452 | 10 |
| 1960s | 173,462 | 166,012 | 181,465 | 10 |
| 1970s | 204,767 | 183,924 | 233,733 | 10 |
| 1980s | 284,194 | 241,758 | 335,615 | 10 |
| 1990s | 423,460 | 348,435 | 512,849 | 10 |
| 2000s | 617,433 | 535,874 | 686,007 | 10 |
| 2010s | 797,688 | 699,775 | 943,436 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.05 million | 991,528 | 1.12 million | 4 |
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)
- Population growth rate -0.721 (2100)
- Population density 68.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 425,507 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population by age group in Tunisia?
- Population by age group in Tunisia was 1.12 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 158,326 in 1952.
- How does Tunisia rank for population by age group?
- Tunisia ranks 70th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.8%. 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 Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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