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Quick answer: Tunisia has an estimated 2,171 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 8 a day, 22.3 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #49 of 195). 0 accident reports from Tunisia were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 197 (police) / 190 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the right.

2,171
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
8
Est. Deaths Per Day
2,788 per year
22.3
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#49
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Tunisia
Tunisia
About Tunisia

Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Tunisia also shares maritime borders with Italy through the islands of Sicily and Sardinia to the north and Malta to the east.

Capital
Tunis
Population
11,972,169 (2024)
Area
163,610 km²
Calling code
+216
Languages
Arabic
Currency
Tunisian dinar
Continent
Africa
Emergency number
197 (police) / 190 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
22.3

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-11

Latest From Tunisia

Tunisia Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Tunisia — Recent Report Archive

Reports matched to Tunisia over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.

21/09 حوادث المرور تواصل حصد الأرواح : ارتفاع عدد القتلى بنسبة 11 , 11 % حتى 18 سبتمبر tuniscope.com · road
13/09 Succès dune première reconstruction cranio - faciale à lhôpital Habib Bougatfa de Bizerte lapresse.tn · road
05/09 Le chanteur Bahaa Sultan victime dun accident de la route en Égypte directinfo.webmanagercenter.com · road
22/08 Tunisia recovers bodies of 4 migrants as boat capsizes off country coast – Middle East Monitor middleeastmonitor.com · maritime
22/08 4 dead , over 10 missing after migrant boat sinks off SE Tunisia - Xinhua english.news.cn · maritime
22/08 Ben Guerdane en deuil : sept membres dune même famille disparus dans un naufrage clandestin lapresse.tn · road
22/08 4 dead , over 10 missing after migrant boat sinks off SE Tunisia bignewsnetwork.com · maritime
22/08 13 Tunisians missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Tunisia news.az · maritime
18/08 Mahdia : deux morts dans un accident , le conducteur de la voiture placé en garde à vue directinfo.webmanagercenter.com · road
15/08 Tunisie : Arab GT victime dun grave accident de la route à cause dune bouche d égout ouverte directinfo.webmanagercenter.com · road
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Tunisia

In Tunisia, dial 197 (police) / 190 (ambulance). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Tunisia

Tunisia has an estimated road traffic death rate of 22.3 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 12,500,000, that translates to about 2,788 deaths every year — 8 every single day.

Globally it ranks #49 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Tunisia — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Tunisia, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 18.8%.

Compare

Tunisia vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Tunisia 22.3 2,788 2,171
Malta 4.1 22 17
Italy 5.2 3,063 2,385
Algeria 20.2 9,211 7,173
Monaco 2.5 1 0
Questions

Tunisia — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Tunisia per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Tunisia records an estimated 2,788 road traffic deaths per year — about 8 per day. That is a rate of 22.3 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Tunisia in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Tunisia is around 2,171. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Tunisia dangerous?
Tunisia has a road death rate of 22.3 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Africa.
What is the emergency number in Tunisia?
In Tunisia, dial 197 (police) / 190 (ambulance). From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Tunisia come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Tunisia by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Tunisia drive on?
Tunisia drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance). Motorway speed limit: 110 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Tunisia.
What type of accident is most often reported in Tunisia?
Road accidents make up 60% of the last 10 reports archived for Tunisia, followed by maritime (40%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.