Population
Egypt is higher
Egypt records 116,538,258, about 9.49× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Egypt is higher
Egypt records 1,001,450 km², about 6.12× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Egypt is higher
Egypt records $389.06 billion, about 7.58× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇪🇬 Egypt116,538,258
🇹🇳 Tunisia12,277,109
Egypt’s population is 849% larger than that of Tunisia, a difference of 104,261,149.
Surface area
🇪🇬 Egypt1,001,450 km²
🇹🇳 Tunisia163,610 km²
Egypt’s surface area is 512% larger than that of Tunisia, a difference of 837,840 km².
Population density
🇪🇬 Egypt116 /km²
🇹🇳 Tunisia75 /km²
Egypt’s population density is 55% higher than that of Tunisia, a difference of 41.3 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇪🇬 Egypt$389.06 billion · 2024
🇹🇳 Tunisia$51.33 billion · 2024
Egypt’s nominal GDP is 658% larger than that of Tunisia, a difference of $337.73 billion.
GDP per capita
🇪🇬 Egypt$3,338 · 2024
🇹🇳 Tunisia$4,181 · 2024
Tunisia’s GDP per capita is 25% higher than that of Egypt, a difference of $843.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Cairo
Tunis
Population
116,538,258
12,277,109
Surface area
1,001,450 km²
163,610 km²
Population density
116 /km²
75 /km²
Nominal GDP
$389.06 billion · 2024
$51.33 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$3,338 · 2024
$4,181 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Northern Africa
Currency
Egyptian pound · EGP · ج.م
Tunisian dinar · TND · ت.د
Nationality
Egyptian
Tunisian
Phone code
+20
+216
Internet domain
.eg
.tn
ISO codes
EG / EGY
TN / TUN
Time zone
Africa/Cairo
Africa/Tunis
Native name
مصر
تونس
| Measure | Egypt | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Cairo | Tunis |
| Population | 116,538,258 | 12,277,109 |
| Surface area | 1,001,450 km² | 163,610 km² |
| Population density | 116 /km² | 75 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $389.06 billion · 2024 | $51.33 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $3,338 · 2024 | $4,181 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa | Northern Africa |
| Currency | Egyptian pound · EGP · ج.م | Tunisian dinar · TND · ت.د |
| Nationality | Egyptian | Tunisian |
| Phone code | +20 | +216 |
| Internet domain | .eg | .tn |
| ISO codes | EG / EGY | TN / TUN |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo | Africa/Tunis |
| Native name | مصر | تونس |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Egypt
Egypt, a land of timeless wonder at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its ancient monuments, bustling cities, and the life‑giving waters of the Nile.
Full Egypt profile →About Tunisia
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, a Mediterranean nation where ancient Carthage once rivalled Rome. Compact and diverse, it blends golden beaches, Roman ruins and the edge of the Sahara within a few hours' drive. Its capital, Tunis, overlooks the gulf where one of antiquity's great cities stood.
Full Tunisia profile →Egypt & Tunisia: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
What is the population of Egypt?
Egypt has a recorded population of approximately 116,538,258 people.
How big is Egypt?
Egypt covers an area of about 1,001,450 km².
What is the population density of Egypt?
Egypt has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Egypt?
Egypt has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $389.06 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Egypt?
Egypt has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,338.
What currency is used in Egypt?
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP), with the symbol ج.م.
Where is Egypt located?
Egypt is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Egypt?
The native name of Egypt is مصر.
What are people from Egypt called?
People from Egypt are referred to as Egyptian.
What is the phone calling code for Egypt?
The international dialing code for Egypt is +20.
What is the internet domain for Egypt?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Egypt is .eg.
What time zone is Egypt in?
Egypt uses the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What is Egypt known for?
Egypt, a land of timeless wonder at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its ancient monuments, bustling cities, and the life‑giving waters of the Nile.
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
What is the population of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a recorded population of approximately 12,277,109 people.
How big is Tunisia?
Tunisia covers an area of about 163,610 km².
What is the population density of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a population density of roughly 75 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $51.33 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,181.
What currency is used in Tunisia?
Tunisia uses the Tunisian dinar (TND), with the symbol ت.د.
Where is Tunisia located?
Tunisia is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Tunisia?
The native name of Tunisia is تونس.
What are people from Tunisia called?
People from Tunisia are referred to as Tunisian.
What is the phone calling code for Tunisia?
The international dialing code for Tunisia is +216.
What is the internet domain for Tunisia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tunisia is .tn.
What time zone is Tunisia in?
Tunisia uses the Africa/Tunis time zone.
What is Tunisia known for?
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, a Mediterranean nation where ancient Carthage once rivalled Rome. Compact and diverse, it blends golden beaches, Roman ruins and the edge of the Sahara within a few hours' drive. Its capital, Tunis, overlooks the gulf where one of antiquity's great cities stood.