Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Demographics of Algeria - statistics & facts
The population of Algeria was estimated at around 45.6 million in 2023. The country ranked among the African countries with the largest population. The capital city, Algiers, was the most populous, counting over 1.97 million inhabitants, followed by Boumerdes and Oran. In fact, most of the population lives in the northern areas close to the Mediterranean coast, since the rest of the country is predominantly a desert. The urbanization rate grew steadily to reach approximately 75 percent in 2022. However, considering the vastness of Algeria, which is the leading African country by area, the population density remained low at nearly 18.6 inhabitants per square kilometer. Despite a slight slowdown in the population growth rate in recent years, the number of inhabitants is forecast to exceed 49.5 million by 2029.
