MigrantoImmigrants in Tunisia
51K foreign-born residents — the #158 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 62% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 11622 |
| Libya | 10180 |
| France | 9616 |
| Morocco | 6458 |
| Italy | 2464 |
| Germany | 1615 |
| Syria | 1452 |
| Egypt | 1267 |
| Mali | 1112 |
| Cameroon | 797 |
| Ivory Coast | 720 |
| Iraq | 709 |
| USA | 677 |
| Palestine | 619 |
| Nigeria | 604 |
| Mauritania | 588 |
| Senegal | 455 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 66%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Tunisia.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 43% to 23%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
The share of immigrants from Africa has declined since 1990
The share of immigrants from Africa has shifted from 76.3% to 66.3% since 1990.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 32025 |
| 1995 | 31851 |
| 2000 | 29857 |
| 2005 | 28474 |
| 2010 | 35123 |
| 2015 | 45580 |
| 2020 | 48492 |
| 2024 | 50955 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Algeria | Libya | France | Morocco | Italy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13757 | 1224 | 3870 | 7275 | 1622 |
| 1995 | 13669 | 1215 | 3841 | 7220 | 1610 |
| 2000 | 10041 | 1804 | 4789 | 6607 | 1620 |
| 2005 | 9577 | 1725 | 4577 | 6315 | 1548 |
| 2010 | 8068 | 7062 | 6669 | 4480 | 1705 |
| 2015 | 10411 | 9119 | 8612 | 5785 | 2208 |
| 2020 | 11060 | 9688 | 9151 | 6146 | 2345 |
| 2024 | 11622 | 10180 | 9616 | 6458 | 2464 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Tunisia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Tunisia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Tunisia?
Around 51K foreign-born residents live in Tunisia, making it the #158-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Tunisia come from?
Most immigrants in Tunisia come from Algeria, Libya and France — these three countries account for about 62% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Tunisia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Tunisia — that's 51K out of a total population of 12.3M.
How has immigration to Tunisia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Tunisia has grown from 45.6K to 51K people, a growth of about 12%.
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