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In 2026, Algeria's population stands at 48,028,334. That is a 5-fold increase on the 9,018,426 recorded in 1950. It is expanding at +1.20% a year, adding about 578.3K people a year. With only 20 people/km², it is one of the world's more sparsely settled countries. Half the population is younger than 28.8 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 34.5 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 104 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections put it at 64,487,527, up +34% from 2026.
Total population
48,028,334
Density
20 people/km²
Median age
28.8 years
Growth rate
+1.20%
Algeria's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 29 in 2026 to 35 by 2050. UN projections show continued growth to 64.5M by 2100.