Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Tunisia Tourism Statistics: 6.4M Arrivals in 2022
Tunisia recorded 6.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 76,576 Airbnb stays in Tunisia in the 12 months to October 2026, with Tunis the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 455,904
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 97%
Key facts
Tunisia Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Tunisia at 6.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Tunisia at 76,576 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Tunisia added up to 455,904 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Tunisia lasted 6.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 29 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Tunisia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Tunisia ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Tunisia in July were booked furthest ahead, about 49 days, against 18 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97% of Tunisia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 42% and Germany at 9.1%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Tunisia 5th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Tunis had the most Airbnb stays of the 14 towns it lists in Tunisia in the 12 months to October 2026, at 27,248, ahead of Sousse and Hammamet.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Tunisia?
UN Tourism counted 6.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 millionInternational tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2022 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Tunisia
Tunisia had 6,079 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 76,576 stays and 455,904 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.0 nights and was booked about 29 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 56 towns it tracks in Tunisia; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 6,079
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 76,576
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 455,904
- Typical stay
- 6.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 29 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Tunisia?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Tunisia in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August ranks first, February last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, July, September, October, June, May, April, November, December, January, March, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 12.4% | 47 days |
| July | 10.9% | 49 days |
| September | 9.7% | 25 days |
| October | 8.7% | 28 days |
| June | 8.6% | 28 days |
| May | 8.1% | 27 days |
| April | 7.6% | 28 days |
| November | 7.6% | 21 days |
| December | 7.5% | 18 days |
| January | 6.8% | 18 days |
| March | 6.2% | 20 days |
| February | 5.9% | 18 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Tunisia Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Tunisia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (97%), led by France at 42% and Germany at 9.1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of London at 2.1%. The figures rest on 190,859 reviews, written over many years.
97% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 97%
- From within Tunisia 3%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Tunisia
Tunis, Sousse and Hammamet took 47% of Airbnb stays in Tunisia in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 13 of the 14 towns, led by Tunis, and July in 1, led by Kelibia. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 95% in Nabeul to 99% in Djerba.
| Tunis | 27,248 |
| Sousse | 4,651 |
| Hammamet | 3,789 |
| Carthage | 3,480 |
| La Marsa | 3,228 |
| Hammam Sousse | 2,744 |
| Monastir | 2,594 |
| Kelibia | 1,721 |
| Mahdia | 1,619 |
| Djerba | 1,559 |
| Houmt Souk | 1,397 |
| Ariana | 1,377 |
| Bizerte | 963 |
| Nabeul | 761 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. France is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 14 of Tunisia's 56 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Tunisia
How many tourists visit Tunisia?
Tunisia had 6.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 76,576 Airbnb stays in Tunisia in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Tunisia?
The busiest Airbnb month in Tunisia in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Tunisia?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Tunisia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and March ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 18 days ahead, against 49 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Tunisia?
A typical Airbnb stay in Tunisia lasted 6.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 29 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.8 nights in September to 8.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Tunisia come from?
Of Tunisia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 42% and Germany at 9.1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 11%, ahead of London at 2.1%.
What is the most booked town in Tunisia on Airbnb?
Tunis was the most booked town in Tunisia on Airbnb, with an estimated 27,248 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Sousse and Hammamet.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (6.4 million in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 76,576 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 56 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 190,859 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.