According to a survey conducted between 2020 and 2021, over 41 percent of Tunisians did not intend to emigrate because they only felt comfortable in Tunisia. Other main reasons to stay in the country were the fact that a spouse preferred to live in Tunisia, as well as having a satisfactory job and salary. Taking care of the parents was another factor leading Tunisians to remain in their country.
Main reasons not to emigrate abroad from Tunisia as of 2021
The survey included a total of 27,607 respondents, of which:
- 11,148 Tunisians non migrants;
- 6,475 returnees;
- 7,003 migrants;
- 2,981 foreigners residing in Tunisia (immigrants)
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