DZA · Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan / Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)

Location

GDP per capita: 5,753 USD (PPP: 17,621 intl$) · Total GDP: 269.3 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Algeria is 448 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 269.32 billion USD 5,753 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 5,370 USD
GDP (PPP) 17,621 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 269.32 5,753
2023 247.92 5,370
2022 225.58 4,960
2021 186.23 4,161
2020 164.87 3,744
2019 193.46 4,468
2018 194.55 4,577
2017 189.88 4,555
2016 180.76 4,425
2015 187.49 4,685
2014 238.94 6,095
2013 229.70 5,980
2012 227.14 6,034
2011 218.33 5,916
2010 177.79 4,913
2009 150.32 4,235
2008 180.38 5,181
2007 142.48 4,167
2006 123.08 3,661
2005 107.05 3,233
2004 91.91 2,817
2003 73.48 2,284
2002 61.52 1,937
2001 59.41 1,896
2000 54.79 1,773
1999 48.64 1,596
1998 48.19 1,603
1997 48.18 1,629
1996 46.94 1,617
1995 41.76 1,467
1994 42.54 1,526
1993 49.95 1,831
1992 48.00 1,803
1991 45.72 1,759
1990 62.05 2,445
1989 55.63 2,247
1988 59.09 2,451
1987 66.75 2,847
1986 63.69 2,800
1985 57.94 2,633
1984 53.70 2,524
1983 48.80 2,374
1982 45.21 2,275
1981 44.35 2,307
1980 42.35 2,276
1979 33.24 1,843
1978 26.36 1,506
1977 20.97 1,232
1976 17.73 1,080
1975 15.56 992
1974 13.21 873
1973 8.71 590
1972 6.77 469
1971 5.08 360
1970 4.86 353
1969 4.26 316
1968 3.85 292
1967 3.37 262
1966 3.04 241
1965 3.14 254
1964 2.91 239
1963 2.70 226
1962 2.00 170
1961 2.43 209
1960 2.72 238

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Algeria play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Algeria Per Capita
Imports 54.62 billion USD (20.3% of GDP)
Exports 53.47 billion USD (19.9% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Data on government debt, budget deficit/surplus, and household debt is being collected.

Note: Household debt data represents domestic credit to private sector (% of GDP) from World Bank. This indicator includes credit to both households and non-financial corporations, providing an approximation of household debt levels.

Corruption in Algeria

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 11.6%
2024 11.7%
2023 11.6%
2022 12.4%
2021 13.7%
2020 14.1%
2019 12.3%
2018 12.1%
2017 12.0%
2016 10.2%
2015 11.2%
2014 10.2%
2013 9.8%
2012 11.0%
2011 10.0%
2010 10.0%
2009 10.2%
2008 11.3%
2007 13.8%
2006 12.3%
2005 15.3%
2004 17.7%
2003 23.7%
2002 25.9%
2001 27.3%
2000 29.8%
1999 28.6%
1998 26.9%
1997 25.4%
1996 28.3%
1995 31.8%
1994 27.7%
1993 26.2%
1992 24.4%
1991 20.6%

Inflation rates in percentages 1970 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 4.0%
2023 9.3%
2022 9.3%
2021 7.2%
2020 2.4%
2019 2.0%
2018 4.3%
2017 5.6%
2016 6.4%
2015 4.8%
2014 2.9%
2013 3.3%
2012 8.9%
2011 4.5%
2010 3.9%
2009 5.7%
2008 4.9%
2007 3.7%
2006 2.3%
2005 1.4%
2004 4.0%
2003 4.3%
2002 1.4%
2001 4.2%
2000 0.3%
1999 2.6%
1998 5.0%
1997 5.7%
1996 18.7%
1995 29.8%
1994 29.0%
1993 20.5%
1992 31.7%
1991 25.9%
1990 16.7%
1989 9.3%
1988 5.9%
1987 7.4%
1986 12.4%
1985 10.5%
1984 8.1%
1983 6.0%
1982 6.5%
1981 14.7%
1980 9.5%
1979 11.3%
1978 17.5%
1977 12.0%
1976 9.4%
1975 8.2%
1974 4.7%
1973 6.2%
1972 3.7%
1971 2.6%
1970 6.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Algeria in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Algeria is 5,753 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 17,621 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Algeria?

The main economic sectors in Algeria include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Algeria in 2024?

The inflation rate in Algeria is 4.0% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Algeria including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Algeria's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Algeria's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026