Pray for Tunisia
Learn about and pray for Tunisia in just 5 minutes per week!
Receive one email per week for 13 weeks about Tunisia’s history, geography, persecution profile, and largest unreached people groups.
WEEK 1
Prayercast
Pray along with a local believer for their nation.
WEEK 2
Operation World
Pray through Operation World's country profile.
WEEK 3
World Watch List
Pray through the country's persecution profile.
WEEKS 4-13
People Groups
Pray for the country's 10 largest unreached people groups.
Introduction
Tunisia, located in North Africa, has faced a complex history of political change. The 2010 Jasmine Revolution marked a turning point in the struggle for freedom, but it also led to economic challenges. While press freedoms have expanded, the role of Islam in public life has grown.
The country’s population of 13,000 Christians, less than 0.25% of the total, faces persecution from various quarters, particularly following the revolution. Church leaders have left due to threats, impacting evangelism and discipleship efforts. Despite these challenges, Christian media is making headway in Tunisia, contributing to the spread of the Gospel.
Photo by Taha Loukil
Fast Facts
Capital City: Tunis
Population: 12.4 million (99% unreached)
People Groups: 15
10/40 Window: Yes
Major People Groups: 89% Tunisian Arab
Major Religions: Islam 99%
Language: Arabic
GDP Per Capita: $9,700
Literacy Rate: 82%
Did you know? The desert landscapes in Tunisia were used as filming locations for the original Star Wars movie.
Pray for the unreached people groups of Tunisia
Below are the 10 largest unreached people groups in Tunisia:
| Name | Religion | Population |
| 1. Arab, Tunisian | Islam | 11,395,000 |
| 2. Arab, Libyan | Islam | 542,000 |
| 3. Algerian, Arabic-speaking | Islam | 295,000 |
| 4. Deaf | Islam | 62,000 |
| 5. Amazigh, Djerba | Islam | 11,000 |
| 6. Amazigh, Gafsa | Islam | 8,800 |
| 7. Amazigh, Matmata | Islam | 5,900 |
| 8. Amazigh, Tataouine | Islam | 4,800 |
| 9. Amazigh, Zaghouan | Islam | 4,200 |
| 10. Bedouin, Rabiya | Islam | 1,300 |
Pray for Christians being persecuted
Tunisia is ranked #33 on the 2024 World Watch List published by Open Doors.
Tunisia is 99% Muslim and Tunisian Christians, almost all of whom are from a Muslim background, are discriminated against by family and society.
In some cases, Christians are abandoned by their families and rejected by their friends. Their jobs may also be at risk. Most Christian converts cannot worship openly and choose to hide their faith since it is dangerous to share their beliefs. If they’re found to be part of a Christian gathering, they risk exposure and ostracism.
World Watch List
You can learn about Christian persecution and pray for our brothers and sisters who being persecuted around the world by praying through the Open Doors’ World Watch List.
“[God] has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.”
Pray for Tunisia
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