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Algeria: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Algeria: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Algiers
- Population
- 47.4 million
- Area
- 2,381,741 km²
- Currency
- Algerian Dinar (د.ج)
#33 by population · #10 by area · #50 economy in the world · #167 by population density
Population and society
Population of dz, 1960–2025. From 11.4 million in 1960 to 47.4 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 20 per km² (rank 167 of 194)
- Urban population
- 75.8% (2025)
- Under 15
- 29.9% (2025)
- Over 65
- 6.8% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.72 (2024)
- Internet users
- 77.4% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $287.0B (rank 50 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 11.6% (2025)
- Inflation
- 1.4% (2025)
- Forests
- 0.7% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 4 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- -40 m (Chott Melrhir)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Kassaman
- Official name
- الجمهورية الديمقراطية الشعبية الجزائرية
- Motto
- بالشعب وللشعب (Arabic)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- Arabic and Tamazight
- Calling code
- +213
- Internet domain
- .dz, الجزائر.
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Demonym
- Algerian
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia
- Highest point
- Mount Tahat (2,908 m)
- Largest city
- Algiers, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Independence from
- France (1962)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $6,051 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 76.5 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.763 (rank 96 of 193)
Provinces in figures
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Adrar | 399,714 (2008) |
| Ain-Defla | 766,013 (2008) |
| Ain-Temouchent | 371,239 (2008) |
| Alger (Algiers Province) | 2,988,145 (2008) |
| Annaba | 609,499 (2008) |
| Batna | 940,581 (2008) |
| Bechar | 270,061 (2008) |
| Bejaia | — |
| Béni Abbès | 50,163 (2009) |
| Biskra | 721,356 (2008) |
| Blida | 1,002,937 (2008) |
| Bordj Baji Mokhtar | 20,930 (2008) |
| Bordj Bou Arrer | 628,451 (2008) |
| Bouira | 695,583 (2008) |
| Boumerdes | 802,083 (2008) |
| Chlef | 1,002,088 (2008) |
| Constantine | 938,475 (2008) |
| Djanet | 17,618 (2008) |
| Djelfa | 1,092,184 (2008) |
| El Bayadh | 228,624 (2008) |
| El M'Ghair | — |
| El Menia | — |
| El Oued | 647,548 (2008) |
| El-Tarf | 408,414 (2008) |
| Ghardaia | 363,598 (2008) |
| Guelma | 482,430 (2008) |
| Illizi | 52,333 (2008) |
| In Guezzam | 11,202 (2008) |
| In Salah | 50,392 (2008) |
| Jijel | 636,948 (2008) |
| Khenchela | 386,683 (2008) |
| Laghouat | 279,759 (2008) |
| M'Sila | 990,591 (2008) |
| Mascara | 784,073 (2008) |
| Medea | 819,932 (2008) |
| Mila | 766,866 (2008) |
| Mostaganem | 737,118 (2008) |
| Naama | 192,891 (2008) |
| Oran | 1,454,078 (2008) |
| Ouargla | 558,558 (2008) |
| Ouled Djellal | — |
| Oum El Bouaghi | 621,612 (2008) |
| Relizane | 726,180 (2008) |
| Saida | 330,641 (2008) |
| Setif | 1,489,979 (2008) |
| Sidi Bel Abbes | 604,744 (2008) |
| Skikda | 898,680 (2008) |
| Souk-Ahras | 438,127 (2008) |
| Tamanrasset | 176,637 (2008) |
| Tebessa | 648,703 (2008) |
| Tiaret | 846,823 (2008) |
| Timimoun | 122,019 (2008) |
| Tindouf | 49,149 (2008) |
| Tipaza (Tipasa Province) | 591,010 (2008) |
| Tissemsilt | 294,476 (2008) |
| Tizi Ouzou | 1,127,607 (2008) |
| Tlemcen | 949,135 (2008) |
| Touggourt | — |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Algeria?
Algiers
How many people live in Algeria?
47.4 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Algeria?
Algerian Dinar
What are the official languages of Algeria?
Arabic and Tamazight
What is the calling code of Algeria?
+213
Which countries border Algeria?
Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, and Tunisia
What is the highest point of Algeria?
Mount Tahat (2,908 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.