Tunisia: immigration

How many refugees are there in Tunisia?

Tunisia hosted 2,386 refugees and 5,523 asylum seekers at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR population statistics, down from 2,955 refugees and 9,620 asylum seekers a year earlier. Most refugees came from Syria (1,933), and most asylum seekers from Sudan (3,824).

The figures cover people registered with UNHCR, not all migrants in Tunisia. The UN estimate of the international migrant stock was 63,201 in 2024.

Official sources: UNHCR: Population statistics, Tunisia as host (2025) · UNHCR: Refugees in Tunisia by origin (2025) · World Bank: International migrant stock, Tunisia

How many Tunisians seek asylum abroad?

3,711 refugees and 10,338 asylum seekers from Tunisia were recorded abroad at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR population statistics. A year earlier there were 3,593 refugees and 11,415 asylum seekers.

Asylum seekers are people whose claims have not yet been decided. The figures do not include Tunisians who migrate for work or study, which are measured by destination countries and by Tunisian surveys.

Official sources: UNHCR: Population statistics, Tunisia as origin (2025)

How many immigrants live in Tunisia?

According to the UN Population Division, the share of people born abroad in Tunisia was 0.5% in 2024. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 11.5%; Tunisia is 20th highest of 22. Worldwide: 173rd of 193.

What is net migration in Tunisia?

The UN Population Division puts net migration in Tunisia at -14,523 in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2021, at -9,190; its low point was 2014, at -26,586. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was -376, and Tunisia placed 15th highest of 22. Worldwide: 140th of 193.

How many refugees does Tunisia host?

UNHCR puts the number of refugees in the country in Tunisia at 2,386 in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2011, at 4,085; its low point was 2005, at 81. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 15,377; Tunisia is 15th highest of 22. World rank, highest first: 113th of 169.

How many people from Tunisia are refugees?

According to UNHCR, the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Tunisia was 3,711 in 2025. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 13th highest of 22 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 7,322. World rank, highest first: 81st of 189.

How big are remittances in Tunisia's economy?

According to the World Bank, personal remittances received in Tunisia was 6.7% of GDP in 2025. That is the highest since at least 2005. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 0.6% of GDP; Tunisia is 4th highest of 11. World rank, highest first: 30th of 127.