In 2006 the population of Tunisia was estimated at 10 million, exhibiting an annual growth rate of 1.12%. The average expected lifetime is equal to 73.4 years.

The scholarization rate at 6 years of age is 99%.

The rate of exploitation of available resources is at present equal to 90% and over 20% of irrigation equipment contributes to water saving in the agricultural sector. The reuse rate of treated wastewater is equal to 32%. 

In urban areas, the rate of green space per citizen is equal to 9 m².

95% of the population is connected to the electricity grid; in rural areas, this percentage is equal to 88%. At the national level, potable water supply is provided to 92.3% of population, and to 80% of rural population. In average values, potable water supply is provided to 92.3% of the country and to 80% in rural areas. 75.5% of households are connected to public water supply networks; this percentage drops to only 30% in rural areas. 85.7% of households in urban areas are connected to sewerage systems.

The 2005 structure of the Gross Domestic Product (“PIB”) was the following:

• Services: 18.182 million TD
• Non-manufacture industry: 4.141 million TD
• Agriculture and fisheries: 4.334 million TD
• Manufacture industry: 6.523 million TD

In factor costs, the GDP was equal to 33.180 million TD in 2005 and in market prices it was equal to 37.202 million TD. At the same period, The value of indirect income taxes and subsidies was equal to 4.022 million TD. In 2005 the value of total exports equalled 17.854 million TD, whereas total imports accounted for 18.838 million TD. The 2005 per capita Gross National Product was equal to 3.530 TD.

The main agricultural products are (average values in tons/yr):

• Cereal production : 2.000.000 tons/yr
• Olive oil: 250.000 tons/yr
• Oranges: 250.000 tons
• Dates: 100.000 tons
• Vineyards: 500.000 tons

The industrial sector comprises:

• Non manufacture industry, including Mines, Energy, Electricity, and Water, construction and public works.
• Manufacture Industry: Food Industry, Construction material and glass, Ware, Mechanic and electric products, chemistry and rubbery, textile and leather.

The geographic position of Tunisia, its natural beauty and its ancient civilisation monuments boosted the development of tourism activities. This development was reinforced by the 40-year efforts of the state and the public. In 2005, Tunisia was the first African and Arab tourist destination for the Europeans. The total number of visitors was estimated at 6 million, whereas the number of overnight stays equalled 40 million. The revenue from tourism activities escalated at 2575 million TD .