Tunisia Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Tunisia's net migration was -14,523 in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's net migration stood at -14,523 in 2025, a rise of +698 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -16,953 by 2026. Tunisia ranked 56th globally.
Tunisia’s net migration balance has shifted from a historic trough of –61,369.00 in 1961 to a brief positive peak of 16,021.00 in 1991, before returning to negative territory in recent decades. By 2025 the country recorded a net outflow of –14,523.00, placing it 56th globally and closely aligned with the Central African Republic (–14,693.00) and Estonia (–13,350.00). The long‑term coverage of 66 years shows that the post‑1990s reversal coincides with rising unemployment, limited domestic opportunities and increasingly restrictive immigration policies, prompting more Tunisians to seek work abroad, particularly in Europe. While the 1991 surplus reflected a period of economic optimism and diaspora return, the current deficit underscores persistent structural challenges. If Tunisia can expand skilled‑job creation and improve labour market conditions, the outflow may ease; otherwise the negative migration balance is likely to persist or deepen.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -19,330 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -18,142 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -16,953 | - | - |
| 2025 | -14,523 | +698 | #56 |
| 2024 | -15,221 | −1,220 | #52 |
| 2023 | -14,001 | +0 | #46 |
| 2022 | -14,001 | −4,811 | #42 |
| 2021 | -9,190 | +9,998 | #57 |
| 2020 | -19,188 | +424 | #31 |
| 2019 | -19,612 | +1,400 | #50 |
| 2018 | -21,012 | +1,353 | #48 |
| 2017 | -22,365 | +1,462 | #43 |
| 2016 | -23,827 | +1,402 | #42 |
| 2015 | -25,229 | +1,357 | #43 |
| 2014 | -26,586 | −9,566 | #44 |
| 2013 | -17,020 | +9,039 | #53 |
| 2012 | -26,059 | −4,124 | #50 |
| 2011 | -21,935 | −7,767 | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's net migration was -14,523 in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
Tunisia's net migration peaked at 16,021 in 1991.
The lowest net migration in Tunisia was -61,369 in 1961.
Tunisia ranks 56th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's net migration is projected to reach -16,953 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Tunisia in 2025 was -14,523. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_net-migration,
title = {Tunisia Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}