Tunisia is a country in Northern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 12.3 million people (UN estimate), the 79th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1956Population: 79th
Tunisiaチュニジア
Region
Northern Africa, Africa
Population
about 12.3 million (79th)
Area
163,610 km² (89th)
UN member since
November 12, 1956
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Tunisia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 12.3 million, the 79th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/10 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 163,610 km², the 89th largest of the 193. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 75.
Joining the United Nations
Tunisia joined the United Nations on November 12, 1956.
That was in the same year as Japan (December 18, 1956).
Countries that joined on the same day: Morocco, Sudan.
Think about it
Q1Compare Tunisia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Tunisia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Tunisia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 6 UN member states in Northern Africa. The one with the most people is Egypt.