Algeria Population
Middle East & North Africa · 33rd most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
48,203,822
The population of Algeria is about 48,203,822 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 48.0 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.58% of the world's people.
Algeria is the 33rd most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 1.25% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 59.6 million. That is 4.2 times its 1960 population of 11.4 million. Population density is 20 people per square kilometre. 76% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
48.0 million
Yearly change
+1.25%
World rank
33rd
Share of world
0.58%
Density
20/km²
Land area
2,381,740 km²
Life expectancy
76.5 yrs
Births per woman
2.72
GDP per capita
$6,051
GDP
$287.0B
Population of Algeria, 1960–2050
Algeria population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11,424,922 | — | 5 |
| 1970 | 13,783,719 | +2.28% | 6 |
| 1980 | 18,607,174 | +3.16% | 8 |
| 1990 | 25,375,810 | +2.51% | 11 |
| 2000 | 30,903,893 | +1.41% | 13 |
| 2010 | 36,188,236 | +1.97% | 15 |
| 2020 | 44,042,091 | +1.73% | 18 |
| 2024 | 46,814,308 | +1.41% | 20 |
| 2026proj. | 48,028,334 | +1.25% | 20 |
| 2030proj. | 50,154,166 | +1.00% | 21 |
| 2040proj. | 54,873,476 | +0.88% | 23 |
| 2050proj. | 59,565,554 | +0.73% | 25 |
Algeria vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3.7 times as many people as Algeria. Bangladesh is 67.7 times more densely populated.
Algeria population: questions and answers
What is the population of Algeria in 2026?
About 48,028,334 (48.0 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Algeria's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.25% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Algeria?
About 20 people per km², with a land area of 2,381,740 km².
What will the population of Algeria be in 2050?
About 59.6 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Algeria?
Algiers.
What is the life expectancy in Algeria?
76.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.