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Tunisian Scorecard

Country profile

Tunisia is a North African country with a varied landscape that ranges from Mediterranean beaches to the vast Sahara, and a history steeped in ancient civilizations. It has a population of 12.2 million, a population growth rate of 0.67%, and a median age of 32.13 years.

Its history includes the legacy of Carthage, Roman rule, and later Arab and Ottoman influences that have all shaped its rich cultural tapestry.

Today, Tunisia is focused on economic and political reform while celebrating its diverse cultural heritage through art, music, and traditional cuisine.

Its capital city is Tunis.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Tunisia improved by 3.0% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Tunisia worsened by 7.3% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Tunisia improved by 22.7% from 2023 to 2024

Income Inequality in Tunisia worsened by 2.7% from 2015 to 2021

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Tunisia improved by 0.6% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Tunisia improved by 7.8% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Tunisia improved by 2.6% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Freedom in the World in Tunisia worsened by 13.7% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Tunisia improved by 126.0% from 2022 to 2023

PISA Scores (Reading) in Tunisia worsened by 10.6% from 2012 to 2015

PISA Scores (Math) in Tunisia worsened by 5.4% from 2012 to 2015

PISA Scores (Science) in Tunisia worsened by 3.0% from 2012 to 2015

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Tunisia worsened by 13.3% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Tunisia improved by 2.5% from 2019 to 2020

Government Effectiveness in Tunisia worsened by 14.4% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Tunisia worsened by 6.8% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Tunisia worsened by 23.0% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Tunisia improved by 14.1% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Tunisia worsened by 1.9% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Tunisia worsened by 1.7% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Tunisia worsened by 10.1% from 2020 to 2021