MigrantoImmigrants in Tunisia
51K foreigners live in Tunisia — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Tunisia by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
66% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Tunisia in numbers
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 43% to 23%.
The share of immigrants from Africa has declined since 1990
76.3% of immigrants came from Africa in 1990, compared with 66.3% today.
Immigrant population in Tunisia over time
Foreigners living in Tunisia, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 32025 |
| 1995 | 31851 |
| 2000 | 29857 |
| 2005 | 28474 |
| 2010 | 35123 |
| 2015 | 45580 |
| 2020 | 48492 |
| 2024 | 50955 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Tunisia, by year
| Year | Algerians | Libyans | French | Moroccans | Italians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Tunisia
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Tunisia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Tunisia?
Around 51K immigrants live in Tunisia — the world's #158 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Algerians live in Tunisia?
Around 11.6K Algerians live in Tunisia — about 23% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Tunisia growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Tunisia has grown from 45.6K to 51K, about 12%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Tunisia come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Tunisia. Their children born in Tunisia are not included.
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