Algeria

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

"North Africa's largest country, known for its Sahara Desert landscapes and Mediterranean coastline."

Northern Africa
UN Member
Arab League
African Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Algiers

36.75°, 3.05°

Official Languages

Arabic

Population

46.16M

Total Area

2.38M km²

Population Density

19.38 people per km²

Currency

Algerian dinar

د.ج

Week Start

sunday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#33
46,164,219

Total Population+1.5%

2023
#71
76.3 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#28
75.3%

Urban Population

2023
#59
2.77

Fertility Rate

2023
#106
76.9%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#52
$247.6B

GDP+4.1%

2023
#111
$5.4K

GDP per Capita

2023
#113
4%

Inflation

2024
#149
11.4%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#18
27.6

Gini Index

2011

Frequently Asked Questions About Algeria

What is the capital of Algeria?

Algeria's capital city is Algiers.

What is the population of Algeria?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Algeria is approximately 46.16M people. This makes it the 33rd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Algeria?

Algeria spans a total area of approximately 2,381,741 square kilometers (919,594.96 square miles).

Which continent is Algeria in?

Algeria is located in Africa, specifically within the Northern Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Algeria?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Algeria is approximately $247.63B USD. This ranks Algeria as the 52nd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.