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In 2026, Tunisia's population is projected at 12,415,138. That is a 3-fold increase on the 3,608,985 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.52% a year, adding about 63.9K people a year. Population density sits at 80 people/km². Half the population is younger than 33.4 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 40.3 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 98 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 10,652,235 (-14% from 2026).
Total population
12,415,138
Density
80 people/km²
Median age
33.4 years
Growth rate
+0.52%
Tunisia's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 33 in 2026 to 40 by 2050.