Gross domestic product (GDP) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 147.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
147.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
84th
of 184 countries
All-time high
164.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2019
All-time low
8.47 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1960
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Tunisia, 1960–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp) in Tunisia stood at 147.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Tunisia peaked at 164.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8.47 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1960.
Tunisia ranks 84th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.47 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1961 | 8.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.3% |
| 1962 | 8.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 9.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.9% |
| 1964 | 9.98 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 10.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 10.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 10.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 11.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.3% |
| 1969 | 12.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 16.09 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +31.4% |
| 1971 | 17.52 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.9% |
| 1972 | 20.52 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.1% |
| 1973 | 20.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.1% |
| 1974 | 23.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.9% |
| 1975 | 24.73 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.4% |
| 1976 | 26.37 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 27.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 29.32 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 31.42 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 1980 | 34.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.6% |
| 1981 | 36.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 37.73 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 40.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.6% |
| 1984 | 42.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 44.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 44.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 47.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 50.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 52.61 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 56.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 58.95 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 65.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.6% |
| 1993 | 70.63 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 77.06 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 83.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 95.91 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 96.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 95.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 95.20 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 98.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 100.17 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 99.17 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 99.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 101.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 107.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 112.49 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 120.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 127.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 132.90 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 141.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 140.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 146.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 142.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 144.91 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 143.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 146.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 148.67 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 158.00 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 164.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 152.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 152.16 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 155.51 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 147.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 147.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 72.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 2.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 147.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 266.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 56% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP) in Tunisia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +31.4% | 12.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 16.09 billion international-$ in 2021 prices |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 8.47 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 12.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 16.09 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 31.42 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 43.22 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 34.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 52.61 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 79.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 56.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 96.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 110.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 98.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 132.90 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 147.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 140.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 164.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 151.94 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 147.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 155.51 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 81 Panama 164.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 82 Nepal 150.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 83 Serbia 148.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 85 Uganda 146.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 86 Croatia 142.37 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 87 Cameroon 137.20 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Tunisia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.5829 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.22 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 34.59 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0007 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.82 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 759.60 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 7.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0148 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 61.87 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 1.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Tunisia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Tunisia was 147.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 164.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.47 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1960.
- How does Tunisia rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Tunisia ranks 84th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.