Tunisia has witnessed a significant drop in marriages and births in 2024, according to recent data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The number of marriages fell to 70,942, down from 78,115 in 2023, marking a decrease of about 10%. Similarly, the number of births dropped by 13,920, from 147,242 in 2023 to 133,322 in 2024.
These declines are accompanied by a fertility rate of just 1.7 children per woman, well below the replacement threshold of 2.1. The country’s population growth has slowed to 0.87%, the lowest level since its independence.
These figures reflect broader social and economic changes, with a growing proportion of seniors and fewer young people. The trend raises concerns about the future financing of pensions and the increasing demand for social services.
Without swift action, Tunisia could soon face a severe demographic imbalance, with too few working-age individuals to support pension systems and meet the needs of an aging population.
