Christians comprise a tiny minority in Tunisia. Traditional churches such as the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches, which largely serve foreign Christians, are officially recognized by the government and enjoy a relative amount of freedom, although public evangelism is not tolerated. 

Tunisian Christians, however, are not officially recognized and do not have officially recognized church buildings. Tunisians who convert from Islam to Christianity face a level of hostility that forces many to keep their faith secret. This is especially true in the south, where the Muslim population is more conservative. Gathering with other Christians brings risk of exposure due to monitoring by the Tunisian security services. If a believer’s faith is discovered, it can have a damaging impact on their daily life, including verbal and physical abuse, rejection by loved ones and job insecurity. 

But despite these pressures, the number of Christians from a Muslim background is growing gradually.