Tunisia recorded 2,639 protests throughout 2024, according to data from the Social Observatory of the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights cited by Tunisian media.
The protests stemmed from various professional and social demands from labor and social groups.
The Observatory’s monthly report showed a sharp increase in protests during the last quarter of 2024, with 826 protests logged, compared to 752 in the third quarter, 586 in the second, and 475 in the first quarter.
By year-end, protests over violent incidents surged to 17%. Professional and social grievances dominated, accounting for one-third of the protests in the fourth quarter.
Workers and social groups voiced concerns about poor working conditions, lack of equipment, unresolved professional status issues, delayed wages, and unfair dismissals.
Many protests focused on demands for permanent employment, compliance with prior agreements, and better protections for public health and education institutions.
The Observatory noted that sit-ins accounted for nearly 40% of protests in the last quarter, followed by public appeals through the media, with 111 cases.
Tunis dominated the list of protest hotspots, registering 137 protests, followed by Kairouan with 110, Gafsa with 99, and Medenine with 48. At the bottom of the list, Beja and Ariana each recorded seven protests.