Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Companies in Tunisia - statistics & facts
In 2020, there were around 800,000 registered companies in Tunisia. The number increased significantly compared to the previous years, rising from about 600,000 in 2010. Of these, roughly 130,000 were limited liability companies, known as sociétés à responsabilité limitée (SARL). Domestic enterprises dominate the country's business environment. In 2020, Tunisian companies added up to around 785,000 compared to only 16,600 businesses with foreign ownership. Geographically, businesses are concentrated in the areas of Tunis, Sfax, and Sousse, which are also the most populous in the country. The private sector in Tunisia employed over one million people in 2020, mainly in industrial activities.
