What is the Population of Algeria?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Algeria has a population of approximately 47,400,000 people, making it the 32nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.59% of the world's population. With a land area of 2,381,741 km², the population density is roughly 20 people per km².
| Population | 47,400,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 32nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.59% |
| Area | 2,381,741 km² |
| Population density | 20 / km² |
| Demonym | Algerian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 47,400,000 | 32nd |
| Myanmar | 51,316,756 | 29th |
| South Korea | 51,159,889 | 30th |
| Spain | 49,315,949 | 31st |
| Argentina | 46,735,004 | 33rd |
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 34th |
| Uganda | 45,905,417 | 35th |
Algeria compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 11,972,169 | 163,610 |
| Libya | 7,459,000 | 1,759,540 |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 1,267,000 |
| Mauritania | 4,927,532 | 1,030,700 |
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 1,240,192 |
| Morocco | 36,828,330 | 446,550 |
Algeria in context
- Algeria covers 2,381,741 km², making it the 10th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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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Population of Algeria — FAQ
What is the population of Algeria?
The population of Algeria is approximately 47,400,000 (47.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Algeria in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Algeria at approximately 47,400,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Algeria is the 32nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Algeria?
Approximately 47,400,000 people live in Algeria, making it the 32nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Algeria rank by population?
Algeria is the 32nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.59%.
What is the population density of Algeria?
Algeria has a population density of roughly 20 people per km², based on a land area of 2,381,741 km².
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