Algeria: economy and key statistics
Algeria is number 51 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $287.0 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $6,051. The economy grew by 3.8% in 2025. Unemployment is 11.6%. The economy is 46% services, 35% industry, 15% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 17 R&D labs.
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National power
Algeria is number 38 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 47.4 out of 100: economic 66, technology 23, military 44 and human capital 65.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $287.0 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $881.6 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $6,051 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +3.8% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 1.4% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 11.6% | 2025 |
| Population | 47.4 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 13.6 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 46% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 35% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 9% | 2024 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 15% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 17% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 0.5% of GDP | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 0.44% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 77% of people | 2024 |
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Main export industries
Algeria exported goods worth about $51.9bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $48.3bn (93.1% of goods exports)
- Fertilizers: $0.9bn (1.8% of goods exports)
- Iron and steel: $0.7bn (1.4% of goods exports)
- Inorganic chemicals: $0.6bn (1.2% of goods exports)
- Salt: $0.5bn (1.0% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Middle East
- Saudi Arabia (#19)
- Israel (#26)
- United Arab Emirates (#30)
- Egypt (#43)
- Iran (#44)
- Iraq (#54)
- Qatar (#56)
- Morocco (#58)
- Kuwait (#59)
- Oman (#71)
- Jordan (#90)
- Tunisia (#93)
- Bahrain (#99)
- Libya (#101)
- Malta (#118)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Algeria?
Algeria had a GDP of $287.0 billion in 2025, ranking number 51 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Algeria?
GDP per person in Algeria was $6,051 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Algeria growing?
The economy of Algeria grew by 3.8% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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