Tunisia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Tunisia has a diversified North African economy supported by manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, services, textiles, automotive components, and trade with European markets. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with the country’s population and helps place total GDP into a per-person context. Explore Tunisia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$4,893
Est. in USD
World Rank
#126
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+4.9%
+$229
Africa Rank
#13
Out of 54 countries
1. Tunisia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Tunisia’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, services, and export-oriented industries. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that allows Tunisia to be compared more consistently with economies of different sizes. It also helps show how national production translates into output per person.
2. Tunisia GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Tunisia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,893 | +4.9% |
| 2025 | $4,664 | +11.6% |
| 2024 | $4,181 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $3,979 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | $3,680 | -5.3% |
| 2021 | $3,885 | +9.5% |
| 2020 | $3,549 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | $3,529 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | $3,628 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | $3,619 | -6.0% |
| 2016 | $3,848 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | $4,015 | -10.0% |
| 2014 | $4,459 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | $4,369 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | $4,297 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | $4,421 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | $4,292 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | $4,281 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | $4,462 | +14.1% |
| 2007 | $3,909 | +12.2% |
| 2006 | $3,485 | +5.6% |
| 2005 | $3,301 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | $3,218 | +12.6% |
| 2003 | $2,859 | +17.5% |
| 2002 | $2,434 | +3.8% |
| 2001 | $2,345 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | $2,307 | -7.4% |
| 1999 | $2,492 | +4.0% |
| 1998 | $2,397 | +3.8% |
| 1997 | $2,310 | -3.8% |
| 1996 | $2,402 | +6.8% |
| 1995 | $2,250 | +13.5% |
| 1994 | $1,983 | +5.0% |
| 1993 | $1,888 | -7.9% |
| 1992 | $2,051 | +17.1% |
| 1991 | $1,752 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | $1,698 | +23.9% |
| 1989 | $1,371 | -1.8% |
| 1988 | $1,396 | +2.1% |
| 1987 | $1,367 | +5.3% |
| 1986 | $1,298 | +3.2% |
| 1985 | $1,258 | -1.1% |
| 1984 | $1,272 | -2.8% |
| 1983 | $1,308 | +1.0% |
| 1982 | $1,295 | -5.8% |
| 1981 | $1,375 | -6.2% |
| 1980 | $1,466 | — |
4. Tunisia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+4.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+25.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+27.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+40.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Tunisia’s GDP per capita has been influenced by tourism activity, manufacturing exports, investment, inflation, exchange rates, employment, and domestic demand. Changes in European economic conditions can also affect performance because of close trade links. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of expansion, slowdown, political transition, and economic adjustment.
5. Tunisia GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Tunisia
$4,893
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Tunisia’s GDP per capita is approximately
48.2%
above the
Africa average
and
80.6%
below the world average.
6. Tunisia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Namibia | $5,573 |
| #11 | Morocco | $5,107 |
| #12 | Eswatini | $4,927 |
| #13 | Tunisia | $4,893 |
| #14 | Sao Tome & Principe | $4,739 |
| #15 | Djibouti | $4,421 |
| #16 | Egypt | $3,904 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Tunisia
Tunisia GDP (Nominal)
$60.7 Billion
(2026)
Tunisia GDP Per Capita
$4,893
(2026)
Tunisia’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the size and diversity of the Tunisian economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a more standardized measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together offers a broader view of economic performance.
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8. Tunisia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $4,734 | -3.2% |
| 2028 | $4,757 | +0.5% |
| 2029 | $4,819 | +1.3% |
| 2030 | $4,874 | +1.1% |
Tunisia GDP per capita is projected to reach $4,874 by 2030, representing a 0.4% decrease from the 2026 level.
9. Tunisia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Tunisia GDP per capita is estimated at $4,893 in 2026.
It ranks #126 globally and #13 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 4.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 25.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 27.2%.
It is approximately 48.2% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 80.6% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $4,874 by 2030, 0.4% below the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Tunisia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Tunisia GDP per capita is estimated at $4,893 in 2026.
Tunisia ranks #126 globally and #13 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 4.9% compared with 2025.
Tunisia GDP per capita was approximately $4,015 in 2015.
Tunisia GDP per capita is approximately 48.2% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.