Flag of tn

Tunisia Happiness Index

Tunisia's happiness index rose to 4.55 points in 2024, up from 4.42 points in 2023, according to The World Happiness Report 2025. This represents an increase of 2.9% (0.13) from the previous year. Tunisia has happiness index lower than the global median (4.55 points vs median 5.82 points). Compared with the median in Africa, Tunisia is higher (4.55 points vs regional median 4.35 points) and ranks 16th out of 47 countries in Africa.

Tunisia's life expectancy rose to 76.51 years in 2023, up from 76.05 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2024)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2024 4.55
2023 4.42
2022 4.5
2021 4.52
2020 4.6
2019 4.39
2018 4.46
2017 4.59
2016 4.8
2015 5.04
2014 4.74
2012 4.83
2011 5.14
Tunisia Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of Tunisia is the national average of self-reported life evaluations on a 0-10 ladder scale, where 0 represents the worst possible life and 10 the best possible life, explained by factors such as income, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 85.2% 81% 2022
Gini Index 33.7 points 32.8 points 2021
Homicide Rate 4.62 4.74 2020
Population 12.28M 12.2M 2024
Poverty Rate 0.7% 0.7% 2021
Primary Enrollment Rate 103.53% 103.91% 2023