Tunisia Ranks 4th Worldwide for Depressive Disorders, with 6,120 Cases per 100,000 Inhabitants
The ranking published by World Population Review places the country behind the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Ukraine, but ahead of Lebanon and other nations, highlighting the importance of mental health in the country.
According to the latest statistics from World Population Review, Tunisia has approximately 732,900 people suffering from depression, which is 6.1% of its population. This rate places the country 4th in the world, just behind the United Kingdom (7,040/100,000), the Netherlands (6,900/100,000), and Ukraine (6,560/100,000).
Lebanon, ranked 5th, has a slightly lower rate with 5,890 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. This ranking highlights a major public health phenomenon in Tunisia, surpassing even some developed countries, and placing the country at the top in Africa.
The figures reflect diagnosed and reported data, but do not necessarily represent the total number of actual cases. Differences in medical infrastructure and social stigma can lead to an underestimation of depression in some countries, while other nations report more cases due to better-organized healthcare systems.
Tunisia's strong position in this ranking underscores the need for concrete actions in mental health: prevention, access to care, awareness campaigns, and combating stigma. The ranking should serve as a wake-up call for authorities, healthcare professionals, and civil society to act quickly.
