Tunisia
تونس
Tunisia is a country in Northern Africa with about 12.3 million people, and its capital is Tunis. Its system of government is a presidential republic. The main language is Arabic, and the currency is the Tunisian Dinar.
It covers 163,610 km², making it the 90th largest of the 197 countries here, and ranks 80th by population. That works out at 75 per km², 112th in the world for density. Tunisia shares land borders with 2 countries: Algeria and Libya.
- Capital
- Tunis
- Government
- Presidential republic
- Population
- 12,348,57380th of 197, 2025
- Area
- 163,610 km²90th of 197, 2024
- Density
- 75 per km²
- Continent
- AfricaNorthern Africa
- Language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Tunisian Dinar (TND)
- GDP
- $57.5 billion92nd of 193, 2025
- GDP per person
- $4,657123rd of 193, 2025
- Life expectancy
- 76.7 years2025 figure
- Urban population
- 70.7%2025 figure
- Highest point
- Jebel ech Chambi, 1,544 m
- Coastline
- Yes
- Drives on the
- right
- Calling code
- +216
How Tunisia ranks
| Measure | World | Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 80th of 197 | 31st of 54 |
| Area | 90th of 197 | 35th of 54 |
| Population density | 112th of 197 | 24th of 54 |
| GDP | 92nd of 193 | 16th of 54 |
| GDP per person | 123rd of 193 | 12th of 54 |
| Life expectancy | 69th of 194 | 1st of 54 |
| Urban population | 72nd of 194 | 8th of 54 |
| Land borders | 114th of 197 | 41st of 54 |
Neighbouring countries
Similar in population
- South Sudan12.2 million
- Bolivia12.6 million
- Belgium11.9 million