Tunisia: official statistics and sources
16 official bodies for Tunisia, from National Institute of Statistics to Tunisia Open Data Portal, with key figures from the World Bank and IMF. Official language: Arabic. Capital: Tunis.
Who holds power in Tunisia
- Head of state: Kaïs Saïed (Président de la République tunisienne)
- Head of government: Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri (Chef du gouvernement de la République tunisienne)
- Foreign minister: Mohamed Ali Nafti (Ministre des Affaires étrangères, de la Migration et des Tunisiens à l'étranger de la République tunisienne)
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service list, dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.
Unitary presidential republic (2022 Constitution). How local power works in Tunisia: 4 tiers of government below the nation, who is elected and who they answer to.
Part of level 6 of the 10 levels of power.
Government, regions and cities
- Government and power in Tunisia: leaders, governance scores, women in parliament, spending and the bodies that hold power to account
- All 24 governorates: Tunis, Sfax, Nabeul, Sousse, Ben Arous…
- Tunis (capital)
- Monastir
Key figures
What the figures show
The World Bank puts Tunisia's population at 12.3 million in 2025, up from 11.4 million in 2015. It ranks 11th of 22 in the World Bank's Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region and 79th of 193 worldwide.
GDP for 2025 was $57.5 billion at current dollar prices, according to the World Bank. Divided by population it comes to $4,657, where the middle country in the region has $6,051.
Output rose 2.5% after inflation in 2025 (World Bank). The IMF's October 2026 outlook projects 2.4% for 2026.
For 2025 as a whole the World Bank records 5.2%. IMF projections put 2026 at 5.5%.
Unemployment stood at 15.1% in 2025 on the ILO's modelled estimate, which can differ from the national survey.
Government debt was 81.7% of GDP in 2025, the IMF estimates, heading to 86.1% in 2026. The regional median is 52.5%.
A baby born in 2024 could expect to live 76.7 years.
- Annual inflation since 2015: highest 9.3% (2023), lowest 3.6% (2016).
- Debt ratio 2015: 52.4%; 2025: 81.7%.
- GDP per person in dollars, 2015 to 2025: +16%.
Figures checked 2026-10-13; how they are compiled.
Official sources in Tunisia
Statistics office prices, jobs, people, output
- National Institute of Statistics (Institut national de la statistique)
Publishes Tunisia's inflation rate, unemployment figures, national accounts, foreign trade and census results.
Central bank interest rates and money
- Central Bank of Tunisia (Banque centrale de Tunisie)
Publishes interest-rate decisions, exchange rates, monetary statistics and the annual report.
Parliament debates, votes, bills
- Assembly of the Representatives of the People (Majlis Nawwab ash-Sha'ab)
Publishes plenary sessions, bills and the list of deputies. Not in English.
Government
- Presidency of the Government (Présidence du gouvernement)
Publishes Council of Ministers communiqués, government decisions and official news.
- Presidency of the Republic (Présidence de la République)
Publishes presidential decrees, speeches and official statements. Not in English.
Public audit how public money was spent
- Court of Auditors (Cour des comptes)
Publishes annual reports on public finances and audits of public bodies and election campaigns. Not in English.
Elections results and rules
- Independent High Authority for Elections (Instance supérieure indépendante pour les élections)
Publishes voter registration data, candidate lists and official election results.
Regulators
- Financial Market Council (Conseil du marché financier)
Publishes capital-market regulations, prospectus approvals and the annual report. Not in English.
- National Telecommunications Authority (Instance nationale des télécommunications)
Publishes telecoms market indicators and regulatory decisions.
Ombudsman
- Administrative Mediator (Médiateur administratif)
Publishes annual reports on complaints between citizens and the administration. Not in English.
Access to information requests to public bodies
- Access to Information Authority (INAI) (Instance d'accès à l'information)
Decides appeals under the access-to-information law and publishes its decisions and request forms. Not in English.
Public registers companies, land, charities
- National Business Register (RNE) (Registre national des entreprises)
Registers companies and publishes extracts, beneficial-ownership filings and legal notices.
- Office of Topography and Cadastre (OTC) (Office de la topographie et du cadastre)
Runs Tunisia's cadastre and publishes topographic maps and land survey services. Not in English.
Public contracts government tenders and awards
- TUNEPS online public procurement system
Mandatory national platform for publishing public tenders and receiving bids online.
- Public procurement observatory (HAICOP) (Haute instance de la commande publique)
Publishes tender notices, award results, procurement plans and regulations. Not in English.
Open data
- Tunisia Open Data Portal
Publishes government datasets in open formats. Not in English.
Freedom of information in Tunisia
| Law | Organic Law No. 2016-22 of 24 March 2016 on the Right of Access to Information (2016) |
|---|---|
| Answered by | An access officer in each public body. |
| Time limit | 20 days |
| Appeals to | Access to Information Authority (INAI) |
Read from the law text: a refused requester may file a grievance with the head of the body within 20 days, or appeal directly to the INAI.
What Tunisia does not have
- No public register of associations could be reached (ifeda.org.tn reset the connection on 2026-10-13).
- The data-protection authority site (inpdp.nat.tn) did not resolve on 2026-10-13.
- No public register of lobbyists or of officials' asset declarations could be found online.
- No official state database of court judgments.
Also: World Bank country data · IMF country page · UN Sustainable Development Goals country profile · IPU Parline parliament profile.
Tunisia by subject
- Economy GDP, growth, trade and investment
- Jobs and pay unemployment, jobs and work
- Cost of living inflation, poverty and inequality
- Public finances debt, deficit, tax and spending
- Health and care life expectancy, doctors and spending
- Housing homes, cities, water and power
- Crime and justice murder rate, courts and crime
- Immigration migrants, refugees and remittances
- Education schools, universities and literacy
- Environment emissions, air, forests and water
Power in Tunisia, from local government up to the G20
The global bodies above national governments, and the levels of power inside Tunisia. How the ten levels work.
Level 3: Local councils
- Local government in Tunisia how councils, regions and municipalities work
Level 5: Devolved and state governments
- Regions of Tunisia 24 regions, states or provinces
Level 6: National government
- Tunisia: national government this page
- Government and power in Tunisia who leads, the parliament and the courts
- World leaders every country's head of state and government
Level 10: G7, G20, Davos and global forums
Common questions
What is the population of Tunisia?
12.3 million (2025, World Bank). National figures: National Institute of Statistics.
What is the inflation rate in Tunisia?
5.2% (2025, World Bank). Official index: National Institute of Statistics.
What is Tunisia's GDP?
$57.5 billion (2025, World Bank).
How much government debt does Tunisia have?
81.7% of GDP (2025, International Monetary Fund).
Who publishes official statistics in Tunisia?
National Institute of Statistics (Institut national de la statistique): https://www.ins.tn/
Is there a freedom of information law in Tunisia?
Organic Law No. 2016-22 of 24 March 2016 on the Right of Access to Information (2016). Time limit: 20 days. Appeals: Access to Information Authority (INAI).
What is the central bank of Tunisia?
Central Bank of Tunisia (Banque centrale de Tunisie): https://www.bct.gov.tn/bct/siteprod/index.jsp
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