Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Tunisia Population Pyramid 1950

Tunisia
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1950
Population: 3,608,985

Year

-5 -1   1950  +1 +5

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Summary

Tunisia in 1950

In 1950, Tunisia had a total population of 3,608,985 people. With a median age of 20.1 years, Tunisia had a youth dependency ratio of 73.3 and an old-age dependency ratio of 8.0 per 100 people of working age.

The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #79 of 201 by population Ranks #107 of 201 by median age

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Tunisia
Population
3,608,985
Median age
20.1
0-14 %
40.4%
65+ %
4.4%
Child dependency
73.3
Old-age dependency
8.0
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
13,145,141
Population 2100
10,652,235
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.83

The fertility rate of Tunisia was 1.83 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
30405060708090
19602023 · 76.5

Life expectancy at birth was 76.5 years in 2023: 79.1 for women and 73.9 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Tunisia
Where immigrants come from (2024)

50,955 immigrants live in Tunisia, 0.4% of the population.

Algeria11,622
Libya10,180
France9,616
Morocco6,458
Italy2,464
Where emigrants live (2024)

715,205 people born in Tunisia live in other countries.

France444,223
Italy117,917
Israel52,231
Canada30,350
Belgium19,761
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Tunisia compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Tunisia 3,608,986 20.1
Libya 1,131,461 20.7
Sudan 6,189,911 17.2
Western Sahara 12,960 19.3
Morocco 8,935,450 19.3
Frequently asked questions about Tunisia's population
How many people lived in Tunisia in 1950?
In 1950, Tunisia's population was 3,608,985.
What is the median age in Tunisia?
The median age in Tunisia is 20.1 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Tunisia?
4.4% of Tunisia's population is 65 or older, and 40.4% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Tunisia have?
Tunisia's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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