Urban population, annual growth rate in Tunisia
Tunisia: Urban population, annual growth rate was 1.07 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.07 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
120th
of 218 countries
All-time high
5.62 % change on previous year
in 1970
All-time low
1.03 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Urban population, annual growth rate in Tunisia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, urban population, annual growth rate in Tunisia stood at 1.07 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban population, annual growth rate in Tunisia peaked at 5.62 % change on previous year in 1970 and was at its lowest, 1.03 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Tunisia ranks 120th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban population, annual growth rate in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.16 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1965 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 1966 | 3.57 % change on previous year | +20.5% |
| 1967 | 4.41 % change on previous year | +23.8% |
| 1968 | 5.14 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 1969 | 5.53 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1970 | 5.62 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1971 | 5.57 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1972 | 5.37 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1973 | 5.05 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1974 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 1976 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 1977 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1978 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1979 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1980 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1983 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 3.25 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 1985 | 3.8 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 1986 | 4.01 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1993 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1994 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1995 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 1996 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1998 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2006 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 1.38 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 1.53 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 1.56 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 1.63 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2016 | 1.38 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 2022 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2024 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.46 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 5.53 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.33 % change on previous year | 2.88 % change on previous year | 5.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.46 % change on previous year | 2.82 % change on previous year | 4.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.76 % change on previous year | 1.79 % change on previous year | 3.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.47 % change on previous year | 1.33 % change on previous year | 1.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.47 % change on previous year | 1.33 % change on previous year | 1.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.11 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 1.25 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 119 Libya 1.08 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Faroe Islands 1.06 % change on previous year compare
- 122 El Salvador 1.04 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Lebanon 1.03 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Tunisia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 241.72 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,319 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,505 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 125.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,551 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,529 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.77 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban population, annual growth rate in Tunisia?
- Urban population, annual growth rate in Tunisia was 1.07 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.62 % change on previous year in 1970.
- What is the lowest urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.03 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Tunisia rank for urban population, annual growth rate?
- Tunisia ranks 120th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Urban population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Urban population World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.