Algeria
Country statistics · 1990–present
Algeria at a Glance
Algeria is home to 46.8 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $6,512, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 76.5 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 46.8 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 18.8 and a death rate of 4.6 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 14.2 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 666,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Algeria is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $323 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $6,512 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.7% in 2029, representing modest growth. With an unemployment rate of 11.4% (2019), the labour market reflects elevated unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 76.5 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $233 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 75.1% (2008), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus. 77.4% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 69.0% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.