🇩🇿 Algeria
Population: 47,435,312 in 2025 for Algeria (Africa), position 33 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Algeria: $6,051 /inh. (2025), ranking 129 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 11.6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Algeria, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Extreme poverty (1/169), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), HIV prevalence (1/152).
Weaknesses – Algeria, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Employment rate (ages 15 and over) (172/184), Share of women in parliament (175/192), Renewable fresh water per person (163/181).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Algeria has $6,051 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Algeria has 11.6 %, above the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Algeria has 1.4 %, below the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Algeria has 3.8 %, below the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 22.6 % | 2021 | 21 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $881.6B | 2025 | 38 of 201 |
| GDP | $287B | 2025 | 51 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.8 % | 2025 | 83 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.5 % | 2025 | 105 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $18,586 /inh. | 2025 | 113 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $2,810 /inh. | 2021 | 122 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $5,850 /inh. | 2025 | 124 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $6,051 /inh. | 2025 | 129 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 0.8 % | 2025 | 32 of 210 |
| Real interest rate | 7.2 % | 2025 | 46 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.4 % | 2025 | 49 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 75.1 % | 2025 | 53 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 131.61 LCU/$ | 2025 | 58 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 8 % | 2025 | 84 of 146 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 32.3 % | 2025 | 11 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 58.3 % | 2025 | 97 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 30.2 % | 2025 | 101 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 9.5 % | 2025 | 109 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 11.6 % | 2025 | 158 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 29.4 % | 2025 | 165 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 36 % | 2025 | 172 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 40.8 % | 2025 | 173 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $45.4B | 2025 | 61 of 205 |
| Services exports | $3.9B | 2025 | 105 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 1 % | 2017 | 158 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 16.8 % | 2025 | 163 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -8.8 % | 2025 | 168 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 22.1 % | 2025 | 169 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 39 % | 2025 | 171 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.5B | 2025 | 82 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 591,000 arr. | 2020 | 120 of 202 |
| Official development aid received | 0.1 % | 2023 | 137 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.6 % | 2025 | 144 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0.5 % | 2025 | 156 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $50M | 2020 | 171 of 201 |
Public finances 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 8.8 % | 2025 | 3 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.4 % | 2024 | 71 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 18.3 % | 2025 | 75 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 2.7 % | 2024 | 2 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 11.6 months | 2025 | 15 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $76.8B | 2025 | 36 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 0.2 % | 2018 | 101 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 19.6 % | 2025 | 144 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 45.3 % | 2025 | 3 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 38.8 % | 2025 | 12 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 34.8 % | 2025 | 33 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14.5 % | 2025 | 57 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 9.5 % | 2024 | 107 of 201 |
| Services | 45.7 % | 2025 | 166 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 41.8 % | 2025 | 171 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with an official ID | 99.7 % | 2024 | 9 of 145 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 104 per 100 women | 2025 | 27 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 51 % | 2025 | 27 of 213 |
| Population | 47,435,312 inhab. | 2025 | 33 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.6 % | 2019 | 63 of 178 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 29.9 % | 2025 | 69 of 213 |
| Urban population | 75.8 % | 2025 | 69 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 58.1 per 100 | 2025 | 83 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 6.8 % | 2025 | 126 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 130 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 63.3 % | 2025 | 131 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 28.2 yrs | 2023 | 139 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 49 % | 2025 | 187 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male suicide rate | 4.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 19 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 3.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 23 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 34 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 66.5 yrs | 2023 | 55 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 2.72 children/woman | 2024 | 61 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 75.1 yrs | 2024 | 72 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.32 % | 2025 | 75 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 18.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 79 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.5 yrs | 2024 | 91 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 77.9 yrs | 2024 | 108 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 20.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 124 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 21.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 126 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 19.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 126 of 194 |
| Death rate | 4.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 199 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Measles vaccination | 94 % | 2024 | 68 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 93 of 211 |
| Physicians | 1.66 per 1,000 | 2022 | 97 of 193 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 54 per 100,000 | 2024 | 120 of 206 |
| Hospital beds | 1.6 per 1,000 | 2017 | 122 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2.51 per 1,000 | 2022 | 124 of 196 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 85.9 % | 2024 | 139 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 92.4 % | 2024 | 143 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 4.4 % | 2023 | 143 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 45 % | 2023 | 148 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among women | 0.6 % | 2024 | 8 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 15.6 % | 2024 | 74 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 86 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 159.1 cm | 2014 | 96 of 198 |
| Tobacco use | 22.4 % | 2024 | 102 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 23.6 % | 2024 | 107 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 170.1 cm | 2014 | 109 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 24.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 123 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 31.8 % | 2024 | 125 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 44.2 % | 2024 | 140 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.4 L/person | 2024 | 179 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 17.5 % | 2024 | 182 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Muslims | 98.4 % | 2020 | 12 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 97.3 % | 2014 | 18 of 114 |
| Frequent prayer | 81.8 % | 2014 | 21 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 53.5 % | 2014 | 37 of 112 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.44 | 2003 | 86 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.34 | 2003 | 115 of 205 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 1.3 % | 2020 | 118 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 174 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.6 % | 2024 | 184 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 0.3 % | 2020 | 184 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.01 | 2003 | 200 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0 % | 2011 | 1 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 9.4 % | 2011 | 13 of 169 |
| Gini index | 27.6 | 2011 | 20 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 22.9 % | 2011 | 146 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 2,381,740 km² | 2024 | 10 of 212 |
| Land area | 2,381,740 km² | 2024 | 10 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 6 countries | 2026 | 16 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 6,734 km | 2026 | 18 of 230 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 28.1 ° | 2026 | 82 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 998 km | 2026 | 82 of 227 |
| Population density | 19.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 184 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average elevation | 800 m | 2026 | 40 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.2 % | 2015 | 66 of 212 |
| Highest point | 2,908 m | 2026 | 74 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 247 m³/inh. | 2022 | 163 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 89 mm | 2022 | 174 of 180 |
| Lowest point | -40 m | 2026 | 214 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 3.2 % | 2024 | 153 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 17.3 % | 2024 | 156 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 4.7 % | 2025 | 179 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 0.7 % | 2024 | 198 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.31 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.21 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.27 | 2025 | 123 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.13 | 2025 | 128 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.1 | 2025 | 146 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.19 | 2025 | 147 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.3 | 2025 | 150 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.21 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.48 | 2025 | 124 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.49 | 2025 | 128 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.42 | 2025 | 133 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.37 | 2025 | 135 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.34 | 2025 | 137 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.44 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.3 | 2025 | 139 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.21 | 2025 | 140 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 34 pts | 2024 | 107 of 179 |
| Political corruption index | 0.66 | 2025 | 112 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.76 | 2025 | 116 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.19 | 2025 | 124 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.25 | 2025 | 131 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.53 | 2025 | 137 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.65 | 2025 | 146 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.14 | 2025 | 147 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.09 | 2025 | 158 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.79 | 2025 | 163 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.66 | 2025 | 167 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,962 | 2025 | 55 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 21.9 % | 2025 | 90 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 7.9 % | 2025 | 175 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Only one point out of two | 2025 | 13 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 41.8 /100 | 2025 | 99 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 124 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 55.3 /100 | 2025 | 134 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 45.5 /100 | 2025 | 164 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 45.8 /100 | 2025 | 166 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1 pts | 2025 | 147 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 55 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 8.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 56 of 213 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 14.1 % | 2019 | 61 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 44.9 % | 2019 | 94 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.8 % | 2019 | 95 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 62 per 100,000 | 2023 | 108 of 192 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 4 % | 2019 | 12 of 64 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 60.2 % | 2021 | 94 of 210 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $473 | 2024 | 103 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $149 | 2024 | 110 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 4.4 /10 | 2024 | 148 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 19 yrs | 2026 | 19 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 3.8 % | 2019 | 21 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 7 yrs | 2026 | 49 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Algeria?
Algeria has about 47,435,312 inhabitants (2025), ranking 33 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Algeria?
GDP per capita is $6,051 /inh. (2025): Algeria ranks 129 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Algeria?
Annual inflation is 1.4 % (2025); Algeria ranks 49 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Algeria?
The unemployment rate is 11.6 % (2025); Algeria ranks 158 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Algeria stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Algeria has $6,051 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Algeria come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.