Algeria Statistics

Population

47,435,312 people (2025)

Total GDP

$268.9B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$5,690 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.763 (96.)

About Algeria

Algeria is Africa's largest country by land area with vast Sahara Desert covering 80% of territory. The country has Mediterranean coastline and significant natural gas reserves. Algerian culture blends Arab, Berber, and French colonial influences.

The nation has Mediterranean coastal climate transitioning to desert inland. Algeria has presidential republic with oil and gas dependent economy. The country has young population and unemployment challenges.

Algiers is coastal capital with French colonial architecture and cultural institutions. Algeria has important energy exports to Europe through pipelines. The nation has Arabic and Berber as official languages.

Traditional Algerian culture includes Berber traditions, Islamic heritage, and regional music styles. The country has Muslim majority with secular government approach. Algerian cuisine features couscous, tagines, and North African spices.

The population is 45 million with Arabic and Berber ethnic groups. Algeria offers desert landscapes, energy wealth, and North African culture in largest African nation.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$268.9B
$242.9B
$216.9B
$190.8B
$164.8B
$193.4B
$164.8B
$185.8B
$225.7B
$247.8B
$264.9B
$268.9B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
15.3%
0-14
14.7%
7.3%
15-24
7.0%
14.8%
25-44
14.0%
10.3%
45-64
9.8%
3.3%
65+
3.5%
Male
Female
%51.0 (24.186.840)
%49.0 (23.248.471)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 64.487.527 -0.18% 27.1
2090 65.115.474 +0% 27.3
2080 64.750.726 +0.12% 27.2
2070 63.858.952 +0.14% 26.8
2060 62.589.958 +0.32% 26.3
2050 59.565.554 +0.73% 25
2040 54.873.476 +0.88% 23
2030 50.154.166 +1% 21.1
2025 NOW 47.435.312 +1.33% 19.9
2020 44.042.091 +1.73% 18.5
2015 40.019.529 +2.08% 16.8
2010 36.188.236 +1.97% 15.2
2005 33.109.249 +1.47% 13.9
2000 30.903.893 +1.41% 13
1995 28.470.191 +2.09% 12
1990 25.375.810 +2.51% 10.7
1985 22.008.544 +3.46% 9.2
1980 18.607.174 +3.16% 7.8
1975 15.678.596 +3.6% 6.6
1970 13.783.719 +2.28% 5.8
1965 12.365.976 +1.53% 5.2
1960 11.424.922 +2.1% 4.8
1955 10.247.424 +2.33% 4.3
1950 9.018.426 - 3.8

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Adrar
478.289
Aïn Defla
766.013
Aïn Témouchent
384.565
Alger
3.415.811
Annaba
640.050
Batna
1.425.916
Béchar
270.061
Béjaïa
912.577
Béni Abbès
63.475
Biskra
858.959
Blida
1.384.239
Bordj Baji Mokhtar
11.081
Bordj Bou Arréridj
628.475
Bouira
694.749
Boumerdès
802.083
Chlef
1.200.124
Constantine
938.475
Djanet
14.655
Djelfa
1.311.075
El Bayadh
266.598
El M'Ghair
195.989
El Meniaa
67.544
El Oued
673.934
El Tarf
411.783
Ghardaïa
375.988
Guelma
482.430
Illizi
52.333
In Guezzam
7.123
In Salah
51.870
Jijel
636.948
Khenchela
386.683
Laghouat
557.283
M'Sila
990.591
Mascara
784.073
Médéa
819.932
Mila
768.419
Mostaganem
772.756
Naâma
192.891
Oran
1.454.078
Ouargla
573.708
Ouled Djellal
174.219
Oum El Bouaghi
644.364
Relizane
726.180
Saïda
330.641
Sétif
1.489.979
Sidi Bel Abbès
603.369
Skikda
898.680
Souk Ahras
438.127
Tamanrasset
176.637
Tébessa
648.703
Tiaret
846.823
Timimoun
143.415
Tindouf
58.193
Tipaza
617.661
Tissemsilt
296.366
Tizi Ouzou
1.127.607
Tlemcen
949.135
Touggourt
398.889

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