Tunisia Leads the Way in Women's Participation in Tech
Tunisia is not just following, it's paving the way. While the African continent is still struggling to integrate women into its tech industries, Tunisia has consistently been the country with the highest proportion of female developers since 2015. This uninterrupted leadership over nine years has been officially recognized in the BCG report published in January 2026.
Key Statistics
The numbers speak for themselves. In 2024, 24% of Tunisian developers were women - the highest rate on the continent. Morocco and Egypt are far behind, struggling to exceed 12%. Nigeria and Kenya are making progress, but their trajectory is less pronounced and their starting point is more recent.
What Sets Tunisia Apart
What distinguishes Tunisia is not only the level it has reached, but also the consistency of its progress. Over the entire decade studied, the Tunisian curve is the steepest on the continent - a constant, uninterrupted rise. According to the report's authors, this dynamic is the result of structural policy choices:
- Strengthening STEM education
- Inclusive digital policies
- A university system that has integrated equal access as a real priority
These choices have enabled Tunisia to establish itself as a leader in women's participation in tech, and its example is likely to inspire other countries on the continent to follow suit.
