General Census of Population and Housing (RGPH) 2024: A Major Step Forward
The General Census of Population and Housing (RGPH) 2024 marks a significant milestone with the integration of an innovative module on the workforce, in line with the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (19th ICLS). This census enables a better understanding of the country's demographic and economic dynamics.
Key Findings
- The population has reached nearly 12 million inhabitants, with a significant increase in the working-age population (77.2% of the total).
- The active workforce represents 48% of the population, with a significant imbalance between men (64%) and women (36%).
- Since 1975, male participation in the labor market has decreased, while female participation has progressed slowly but steadily.
Employment and Unemployment Rates
- The employment rate remains highly contrasted, with 55.1% for men and only 25.3% for women, indicating persistent inequalities.
- Education is a key factor in improving women's professional integration, particularly among higher education graduates, where participation reaches 66%.
- Unemployment affects 17.2% of men and 24.6% of women, with young people aged 15-24 facing significant difficulties in entering the job market.
- The phenomenon of NEET (young people not in employment, education, or training) is alarming, especially among young women.
Challenges and Priorities
- The premature exit of women from the labor market after 40-45 years highlights specific obstacles.
- The RGPH 2024 sheds light on important social challenges: low inclusion of women in employment and high structural unemployment among young people.
- Education appears as the priority lever to improve these trends and support Tunisian economic growth.
