Tunisia Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Tunisia
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated May 21, 2026
Tunisia recorded 4.7 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2020, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Tunisia #71 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Africa average of 7.6 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have risen 76% over the past decade (from 2.7 in 2010). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Tunisia at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
4.7 /100k
Safety Rank
#125 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2020
Homicide Rate Trend (2004-2020)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 76% over the past decade (from 2.7 in 2010). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Tunisia Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Tunisia, the homicide rate for men is 4.0× higher than the rate for women — 7.5 vs 1.9 per 100,000 (2020).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Tunisia has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
71(2016)
Military Spending
2.5% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Tunisia:
There was no change to the advisory level. The "Crime" and "Unrest" risk indicators were added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Tunisia due to terrorism, crime, and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Within 16 km of the Algerian border due to terrorism , except for the cities of Tabarka and Ain Draham. Within 16 km of the border with Libya due to terrorism . Mount Chaambi National Park, Mount Salloum, Mount Sammamma, and Mount Mghila in Kasserine governorate due to terrorism .
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Tunisia Population & Demographics
Population of 12,277,109, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tunisia safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Tunisia at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). Cited risks include crime. The homicide rate of 4.7 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Tunisia?
Tunisia has an intentional homicide rate of 4.7 per 100,000 people (2020, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #71 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Tunisia?
Tunisia is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Tunisia compare to other countries?
Tunisia's homicide rate of 4.7 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Africa average of 7.6.