Tunisia Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Tunisia Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Tunisia’s population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. Tunisia’s official name is the Republic of Tunisia. The country is located in the north of the continent of Africa. Additionally, it borders Libya to the southeast, and Algeria to the west and southwest. Eventually, Tunisia declared independence on March 20th, 1956.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Tunisia from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was two decades after Tunisia’s independence in 1956. Click here to review Tunisia country overview.

Chart of Tunisia Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

For the ten years between 1970 and 1979, Tunisia’s population increased gradually. From 5 million in 1970 to 6.2 million in 1979, the population increased. Consequently, the 1970s saw a 24% increase in population (1970 to 1979). Furthermore, as of 2019, Tunisia’s overall life expectancy is almost 76.8 years. Last but not least, almost 70% of Tunisians reside in cities.

In closing, Tunisia has continued to see population growth despite facing comparable difficulties to those faced by the majority of African nations.

Click here for Tunisia’s population growth in the 1980s.