What is the population of Algeria?

The population of Algeria is projected to reach approximately 48,028,334 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Algeria?

Life expectancy at birth in Algeria is projected to be 76.9 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Algeria?

The total fertility rate in Algeria is projected to be 2.62 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Algeria?

The median age in Algeria is projected to be 28.8 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Algeria?

Algeria's population is projected to be 29.4% children (0-14 years), 63.5% working age (15-64 years), and 7.0% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP of Algeria?

Algeria's GDP is $317.2 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Algeria?

The GDP per capita in Algeria is $19,677 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Algeria?

The inflation rate in Algeria is 2.9% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

How many children are out of school in Algeria?

1.6% of primary school-age children in Algeria are out of school as of 2025, according to UNESCO data.

What is the class size in Algeria?

The pupil-to-teacher ratio in primary schools in Algeria is 21 students per teacher as of 2025, according to UNESCO data.

Algeria

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,278

Deaths today

615

Net emigration today

As of today, Algeria has approximately 48,028,334 people. Estimated births today: 2,278; deaths: 615.

Watch Algeria's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(109)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	El Djazaïr (Algiers)★ Capital	Alger	3.27M	478	6,847
2	Oran	Oran	1.21M	159	7,600
3	Blida	Blida	669.1K	96	6,984
4	Boumerdes	Boumerdès	556.4K	164	3,401
5	Djelfa	Djelfa	547.6K	40	13,690
6	Constantine	Constantine	524.1K	95	5,528
7	Annaba	Annaba	478.3K	80	6,009
8	Batna	Batna	368.3K	43	8,566
9	Setif	Sétif	352.0K	49	7,155
10	Tlemcen	Tlemcen	305.1K	63	4,874
11	Biskra	Biskra	302.4K	47	6,433
12	Koléa	Tipaza	276.9K	69	4,013
13	El Oued	El Oued	266.6K	51	5,226
14	Sidi Bel Abbes	Sidi Bel Abbès	262.7K	33	7,960
15	Skikda	Skikda	257.4K	61	4,220
16	Tebessa	Tébessa	255.9K	29	8,705
17	Tiaret	Tiaret	254.6K	33	7,811
18	Bejaia	Béjaïa	243.9K	50	4,879
19	Ouargla	Ouargla	241.0K	45	5,308
20	Mostaganem	Mostaganem	237.8K	46	5,170
21	Chlef	Chlef	222.6K	35	6,360
22	Souk Ahras	Souk Ahras	221.1K	25	8,775
23	Laghouat	Laghouat	219.7K	27	8,137
24	Bordj Bou Arreridjj	Bordj Bou Arréridj	214.1K	30	7,135
25	Larbaa	Blida	212.7K	45	4,686
26	Bechar	Béchar	205.6K	35	5,909
27	El Eulma	Sétif	200.9K	28	7,280
28	M'Sila	M'Sila	200.3K	34	5,858
29	Saida	Saïda	192.8K	26	7,357
30	Aflou	Laghouat	187.6K	14	13,028

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Algeria?: The population of Algeria is projected to reach approximately 48,028,334 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Algeria?: Life expectancy at birth in Algeria is projected to be 76.9 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Algeria?: The total fertility rate in Algeria is projected to be 2.62 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Algeria?: The median age in Algeria is projected to be 28.8 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Algeria?: Algeria's population is projected to be 29.4% children (0-14 years), 63.5% working age (15-64 years), and 7.0% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Algeria?: Algeria's GDP is $317.2 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Algeria?: The GDP per capita in Algeria is $19,677 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Algeria?: The inflation rate in Algeria is 2.9% as of 2026, according to IMF data.
How many children are out of school in Algeria?: 1.6% of primary school-age children in Algeria are out of school as of 2025, according to UNESCO data.
What is the class size in Algeria?: The pupil-to-teacher ratio in primary schools in Algeria is 21 students per teacher as of 2025, according to UNESCO data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,278

Deaths today

615

Net emigration today

As of today, Algeria has approximately 48,028,334 people. Estimated births today: 2,278; deaths: 615.

Watch Algeria's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(109)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	El Djazaïr (Algiers)★ Capital	Alger	3.27M	478	6,847
2	Oran	Oran	1.21M	159	7,600
3	Blida	Blida	669.1K	96	6,984
4	Boumerdes	Boumerdès	556.4K	164	3,401
5	Djelfa	Djelfa	547.6K	40	13,690
6	Constantine	Constantine	524.1K	95	5,528
7	Annaba	Annaba	478.3K	80	6,009
8	Batna	Batna	368.3K	43	8,566
9	Setif	Sétif	352.0K	49	7,155
10	Tlemcen	Tlemcen	305.1K	63	4,874
11	Biskra	Biskra	302.4K	47	6,433
12	Koléa	Tipaza	276.9K	69	4,013
13	El Oued	El Oued	266.6K	51	5,226
14	Sidi Bel Abbes	Sidi Bel Abbès	262.7K	33	7,960
15	Skikda	Skikda	257.4K	61	4,220
16	Tebessa	Tébessa	255.9K	29	8,705
17	Tiaret	Tiaret	254.6K	33	7,811
18	Bejaia	Béjaïa	243.9K	50	4,879
19	Ouargla	Ouargla	241.0K	45	5,308
20	Mostaganem	Mostaganem	237.8K	46	5,170
21	Chlef	Chlef	222.6K	35	6,360
22	Souk Ahras	Souk Ahras	221.1K	25	8,775
23	Laghouat	Laghouat	219.7K	27	8,137
24	Bordj Bou Arreridjj	Bordj Bou Arréridj	214.1K	30	7,135
25	Larbaa	Blida	212.7K	45	4,686
26	Bechar	Béchar	205.6K	35	5,909
27	El Eulma	Sétif	200.9K	28	7,280
28	M'Sila	M'Sila	200.3K	34	5,858
29	Saida	Saïda	192.8K	26	7,357
30	Aflou	Laghouat	187.6K	14	13,028

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Algeria?: The population of Algeria is projected to reach approximately 48,028,334 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Algeria?: Life expectancy at birth in Algeria is projected to be 76.9 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Algeria?: The total fertility rate in Algeria is projected to be 2.62 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Algeria?: The median age in Algeria is projected to be 28.8 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Algeria?: Algeria's population is projected to be 29.4% children (0-14 years), 63.5% working age (15-64 years), and 7.0% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Algeria?: Algeria's GDP is $317.2 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Algeria?: The GDP per capita in Algeria is $19,677 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Algeria?: The inflation rate in Algeria is 2.9% as of 2026, according to IMF data.
How many children are out of school in Algeria?: 1.6% of primary school-age children in Algeria are out of school as of 2025, according to UNESCO data.
What is the class size in Algeria?: The pupil-to-teacher ratio in primary schools in Algeria is 21 students per teacher as of 2025, according to UNESCO data.

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Frequently asked questions

Morocco

Niger

Mali

Tunisia

Libya

Mauritania

Western Sahara