Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Tunisia
Tunisia: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes was 1.72 million in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
1.72 million
World rank
23rd
of 59 countries
All-time high
1.89 million
in 2004
All-time low
1.64 million
in 2012
Years of data
8
2004–2019
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Tunisia, 2004–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2019, adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Tunisia stood at 1.72 million.
The figure is down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Tunisia peaked at 1.89 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.64 million, in 2012.
Tunisia ranks 23rd of 59 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.89 million | — |
| 2007 | 1.77 million | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 1.76 million | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 1.69 million | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 1.67 million | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 1.64 million | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 1.78 million | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 1.72 million | -3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.81 million | 1.76 million | 1.89 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.70 million | 1.64 million | 1.78 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More education data for Tunisia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Tunisia?
- Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes in Tunisia was 1.72 million in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.89 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.64 million in 2012.
- How does Tunisia rank for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 23rd out of 59 countries with data for 2019.
- Is adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release