What Language Do They Speak in Algeria?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Algeria is Arabic. Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Algeria at a glance
| Official language | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where Arabic is official | 25 |
| People (demonym) | Algerian |
| Capital | Algiers |
| Internet domain | .dz |
Other countries where Arabic is official
Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries covered here:
- Bahrain
- Chad
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Eritrea
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Oman
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tunisia
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
Languages of neighbouring countries
Algeria in context
- Algeria covers 2,381,741 km², making it the 10th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 20 people per km² ranks 168th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mauritania, Mali, Morocco.
- With 47,400,000 people, Algeria holds about 18.1% of the population of Northern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Algeria is a member state of the United Nations.
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Useful phrases for visitors to Algeria
Everyday Arabic phrases you will hear and use in Algeria:
| English | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Hello | مرحبا (marhaba) |
| Thank you | شكرا (shukran) |
| Please | من فضلك (min fadlak) |
| Goodbye | مع السلامة (ma'a as-salama) |
| Yes | نعم (na'am) |
| No | لا (la) |
Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.
Languages in Algeria — FAQ
What language do they speak in Algeria?
The official language of Algeria is Arabic.
How many official languages does Algeria have?
Algeria has 1 official language: Arabic.
Is Arabic spoken anywhere else?
Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries.
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