British Tunisians
Total population
Tunisian-born residents
6,148 (2011 Census)
Regions with significant populations
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Languages
Tunisian Arabic and British English

British Tunisians are citizens or residents of the United Kingdom that are of Tunisian ancestry. British-Tunisians may also include children born in the United Kingdom to a British (or of any other origin) parent and a Tunisian parent.

Demographics

The 2011 UK Census recorded 5,715 Tunisian-born residents in England, 117 in Wales,[1] 267 in Scotland,[2] and 49 in Northern Ireland.[3]

Notable British-Tunisians or Tunisians residing in the United Kingdom

  • Wafa Zaiane, journalist at the BBC Arabic Service, London[4]
  • Hinda Hicks, singer
  • Nadia Al Turki, TV journalist[5]
  • Hasna Kourda, Founder of British-Tunisian startup Save Your Wardrobe[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2011 Census: QS203EW Country of birth (detailed), local authorities in England and Wales". Office for National Statistics. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2019
  2. ↑ "Country of birth (detailed)" (PDF). National Records of Scotland. Retrieved 10 October 2019
  3. ↑ "Country of Birth – Full Detail: QS206NI". Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.. Retrieved 10 October 2019
  4. ↑ Nadia Al-Turki (8 October 2013). "In conversation with BBC news anchor Wafa Zaiane". Retrieved 2019-10-24.
  5. ↑ "Nadia Al Turki joins our Advisory Council". Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  6. ↑ "How Tunisian Entrepreneur Hasna Kourda Is Making Fashion More Sustainable Through Tech And AI". Retrieved 2022-04-20.
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