GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Tunisia
Tunisia: GDP per capita, PPP annual growth was -3.1% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Tunisia, 1962–2011
Source: "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ". Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Tunisia is -3.1%, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 262.9% on the previous year and down 184.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Tunisia peaked at 15.8% in 1972 and was at its lowest, -4.5%, in 1986.
Tunisia ranks 49th of 51 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 3.0% | — |
| 1963 | 9.9% | +224.1% |
| 1964 | 2.7% | -72.4% |
| 1965 | 0.4% | -85.1% |
| 1966 | 1.2% | +205.5% |
| 1967 | -1.9% | -256.9% |
| 1968 | 8.2% | -520.5% |
| 1969 | 2.7% | -66.9% |
| 1970 | 2.7% | +0.3% |
| 1971 | 8.8% | +225.6% |
| 1972 | 15.8% | +79.1% |
| 1973 | -2.4% | -115.1% |
| 1974 | 6.0% | -350.9% |
| 1975 | 4.9% | -18.2% |
| 1976 | 5.4% | +10.0% |
| 1977 | 0.8% | -84.8% |
| 1978 | 3.6% | +340.4% |
| 1979 | 3.7% | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 4.6% | +23.3% |
| 1981 | 2.8% | -39.9% |
| 1982 | -3.1% | -211.2% |
| 1983 | 2.0% | -165.7% |
| 1984 | 3.7% | +83.0% |
| 1985 | 2.5% | -32.7% |
| 1986 | -4.5% | -281.6% |
| 1987 | 4.0% | -189.6% |
| 1988 | -2.1% | -152.8% |
| 1989 | 0.5% | -121.3% |
| 1990 | 5.4% | +1079.1% |
| 1991 | 1.9% | -65.3% |
| 1992 | 5.6% | +202.7% |
| 1993 | 0.2% | -96.2% |
| 1994 | 1.3% | +524.9% |
| 1995 | 0.7% | -45.2% |
| 1996 | 5.6% | +668.2% |
| 1997 | 4.0% | -28.4% |
| 1998 | 3.5% | -13.7% |
| 1999 | 4.7% | +35.4% |
| 2000 | 3.5% | -24.5% |
| 2001 | 3.7% | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 0.7% | -81.8% |
| 2003 | 4.9% | +628.4% |
| 2004 | 5.1% | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 3.0% | -41.0% |
| 2006 | 4.3% | +43.2% |
| 2007 | 5.3% | +23.4% |
| 2008 | 3.6% | -33.2% |
| 2009 | 2.0% | -45.1% |
| 2010 | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | -3.1% | -262.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.3% | -1.9% | 9.9% | 8 |
| 1970s | 4.9% | -2.4% | 15.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.0% | -4.5% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 46 Chad -1.0% compare
- 47 Niger -1.2% compare
- 48 Madagascar -1.9% compare
- 50 Cote d'Ivoire -6.7% compare
- 51 Gambia -6.9% 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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1929 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 898.26 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 2.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 0.3784 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 1,762 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6269 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Tunisia?
- Gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Tunisia was -3.1% in 2011, according to "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ".
- What is the highest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 15.8% in 1972.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.5% in 1986.
- How does Tunisia rank for gdp per capita, ppp annual growth?
- Tunisia ranks 49th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gdp per capita, ppp annual growth rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 184.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ", published as part of GDP per capita, PPP annual growth (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). PPP GDP is gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as the U.S. dollar has in the United States. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in constant 2000 international dollars.