1941 – Present
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
1935 – 2017
Tunisian-French fashion designer renowned for his figure-hugging designs and nicknamed the "King of Cling." He dressed celebrities including Tina Turner, Madonna, and Naomi Campbell.
1927 – 2020
Tunisian-French feminist lawyer who defended women's rights and abortion rights in landmark cases, including co-founding the women's rights organization Choisir la cause des femmes.
1920 – 2020
Tunisian-French writer and essayist best known for his works "The Colonizer and the Colonized" (1957) and "Portrait of a Jew" (1962), which examined themes of colonialism and Jewish identity in North Africa.
901 – 1040
Arab astrologer
1050 – 1087
11th-century monk and translator of medical works
1332 – 1406
Arab historiographer and historian
1890 – 1967
Tunisian singer and musician
1986 – Present
French-Tunisian footballer who has played as a defender for various clubs in French and international leagues.
1949 – Present
Prime Minister of Tunisia from 2011 to 2013 and leader of the Ennahda party. He was the country's first democratically elected prime minister following the Arab Spring revolution.
1960 – Present
Film director best known for winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes for 'Blue Is the Warmest Color' in 2013. His films often explore themes of identity and social issues.
1945 – Present
Interim President of Tunisia from 2011 to 2014 and human rights activist. He was a prominent opponent of Ben Ali's regime and served as the country's first post-revolution president.
1939 – 2014
Influential theatre director and actor who founded the Théâtre de la Terre in Tunis and promoted Arabic theatrical works.
1933 – 2025
Interim President of Tunisia in 2011 following Ben Ali's departure. He served as Speaker of Parliament before assuming the presidency during the transitional period.
1903 – 2000
First President of Tunisia from 1957 to 1987 and founding father of modern Tunisia. He led the country's independence movement from France and established Tunisia as a republic.
1926 – 2019
President of Tunisia from 2014 to 2019 and veteran politician who served in various government roles. He was the first democratically elected president following the 2011 revolution.
1936 – 2019
Tunisian president from 1987 to 2011 who was ousted during the Arab Spring revolution. He ruled as an authoritarian leader for over two decades before fleeing to Saudi Arabia.
1975 – Present
Former professional footballer who played as a centre-back and later became a football coach. He had a successful playing career in England and represented Tunisia internationally.
1934 – Present
Interim President of Tunisia from July to October 2019 following the death of Beji Caid Essebsi.
1941 – Present
Co-founder and leader of the Ennahda political party, Tunisia's main Islamist movement. He spent decades in exile before returning after the 2011 revolution to become a major political figure.
1958 – Present
Prime Minister of Tunisia since 2021 and the country's first female head of government. She is a geologist and former World Bank official who was appointed by President Kais Saied.
1958 – Present
President of Tunisia since 2019 and former constitutional law professor. He suspended parliament and dismissed the prime minister in 2021, consolidating executive power.
1991 – Present
Striker who has scored over 10 goals for the Tunisia national team and played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
1994 – Present
Professional tennis player who became the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final. She achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 2 and won the 2021 WTA Finals.
1984 – Present
Olympic champion swimmer who won gold in the 1500m freestyle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and silver in the 10km open water at London 2012.
