Tunisia: education

What is the baccalaureate pass rate in Tunisia?

50.9% of candidates passed Tunisia's baccalaureate in the June 2023 session, 66,739 out of 131,080, according to Ministry of Education figures in the INS Statistical Yearbook 2019-2023. The pass rate was 53.3% in June 2022.

Pass rates vary by section: in 2023 they were 84.0% in mathematics, 85.1% in sport, 62.6% in computer science and 38.8% in arts (lettres). The figures cover public and private schools in the main session. Results for later years are announced by the Ministry of Education.

Official sources: INS: Statistical Yearbook of Tunisia 2019-2023 (PDF)

What is the literacy rate in Tunisia?

86.3% of adults in Tunisia aged 15 and over could read and write in 2023, according to UNESCO data published by the World Bank, up from 83.7% in 2021. The gross enrolment ratio in higher education was 38.1% in 2023, according to the same source.

Government spending on education was 6.7% of GDP in 2023, according to UNESCO data. Literacy figures come from the census and household surveys run by the National Institute of Statistics.

Official sources: World Bank: Adult literacy rate, Tunisia · World Bank: Tertiary enrolment, Tunisia · World Bank: Government expenditure on education, Tunisia

How many children in Tunisia go to secondary school?

The UNESCO Institute for Statistics puts gross secondary school enrolment in Tunisia at 90.3% in 2016. Its high point since 2005 was 2008, at 91.1%; its low point was 2005, at 83.4%. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 90.3%; Tunisia is 7th highest of 13. Worldwide: 76th of 140.

How many people in Tunisia go to university?

38.1%: that is gross tertiary enrolment in Tunisia for 2023, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 50.9%, and Tunisia placed 9th highest of 12. World rank, highest first: 79th of 120.

How many adults in Tunisia can read?

The UNESCO Institute for Statistics puts the adult literacy rate in Tunisia at 86.2% in 2023. No year since 2007 has been higher. It is 5th highest of 5 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 94.8%. Of 33 countries with 2023 data, 25th highest.

How much does Tunisia spend on education?

The latest figure from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, for 2023, is 6.7% of GDP. Its high point since 2005 was 2020, at 7.3% of GDP; its low point was 2012, at 6.0% of GDP. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 4.0% of GDP; Tunisia is 1st highest of 10. Of 112 countries with 2023 data, 8th highest.

What is the pupil-teacher ratio in Tunisia?

17: that is the number of primary pupils per teacher in Tunisia for 2018, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Since 2005 it has ranged from 16 (2015) to 20 (2005). It is 8th highest of 13 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 19. Worldwide: 58th of 85.

What share of children in Tunisia finish primary school?

In 2021, the primary completion rate in Tunisia was 93.6%, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. The peak was 100.9% in 2007 and the low 87.4% in 2009. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 93.6%; Tunisia is 8th highest of 15. Of 130 countries with 2021 data, 83rd highest.