Tunisia Falls 10 Places in Global Children's Rights Ranking

Tunisia has seen a notable decline in its global standing regarding children's rights, slipping 10 places to rank 65th out of 194 countries in the 2026 KidsRights Index. This international benchmark, published by the KidsRights Foundation in partnership with academic institutions, assesses the respect for children's rights worldwide.

Regionally, Tunisia holds the 6th position among 19 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. However, its overall performance shows no significant improvement. The country's global score stands at 0.725, which drops to 0.660 when the index incorporates the effects of climate change, highlighting the negative impact of environmental factors on children's rights.

The report reveals significant disparities in Tunisia's performance across different sectors. The country ranks 74th globally for children's living conditions, 79th in health, and 96th in education. While it performs better in child protection, securing 39th place, its standing in education and the overall environment conducive to child development is considerably weaker, ranking 102nd globally.

Education emerges as a major weak point, with Tunisia's 96th global ranking reflecting persistent challenges in access, quality, and the effectiveness of its educational systems. Similarly, the general environment for children's rights is ranked 102nd, placing Tunisia among the countries with the lowest performance in this area. The report also emphasizes the adverse effect of climate change, which reduces the country's score and indicates increased vulnerability.

In conclusion, the KidsRights Index 2026 urges Tunisia to strengthen its public policies for children. Recommendations include reinforcing legal protection frameworks, increasing budgets for children's rights, ensuring children's participation in decision-making, improving data collection and analysis systems, and combating discrimination. The ten-place drop and uneven sector performance indicate persistent structural challenges that Tunisia must address to improve the situation of its children.