Algeria GDP Per Capita (2026)
Algeria has one of North Africa’s largest economies, supported heavily by oil and natural gas alongside manufacturing, construction, agriculture, trade, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how the country’s economic production compares with population and helps place its substantial energy resources into a per-person context. Explore Algeria’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$6,628
Est. in USD
World Rank
#112
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+9.6%
+$581
Africa Rank
#9
Out of 54 countries
1. Algeria GDP Per Capita in 2026
Algeria’s GDP per capita reflects the amount of economic output generated for each resident, with hydrocarbons playing a major role in national production and export earnings. Services, industry, construction, and agriculture also contribute to the economy. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a more useful basis for comparing Algeria with countries of different sizes and economic structures.
2. Algeria GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Algeria GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,628 | +9.6% |
| 2025 | $6,047 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $5,772 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | $5,396 | +8.3% |
| 2022 | $4,984 | +19.5% |
| 2021 | $4,169 | +10.9% |
| 2020 | $3,758 | -15.6% |
| 2019 | $4,453 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | $4,568 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | $4,554 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | $4,427 | -5.6% |
| 2015 | $4,692 | -23.2% |
| 2014 | $6,109 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $5,998 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | $6,058 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | $5,946 | +20.3% |
| 2010 | $4,941 | +15.9% |
| 2009 | $4,262 | -18.3% |
| 2008 | $5,215 | +23.9% |
| 2007 | $4,208 | +14.0% |
| 2006 | $3,691 | +13.3% |
| 2005 | $3,258 | +14.7% |
| 2004 | $2,840 | +23.2% |
| 2003 | $2,305 | +17.7% |
| 2002 | $1,958 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | $1,919 | -1.5% |
| 2000 | $1,948 | +10.1% |
| 1999 | $1,769 | -0.2% |
| 1998 | $1,772 | -1.6% |
| 1997 | $1,800 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | $1,783 | +9.6% |
| 1995 | $1,627 | -2.9% |
| 1994 | $1,675 | -18.6% |
| 1993 | $2,057 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | $2,033 | +2.9% |
| 1991 | $1,975 | -26.4% |
| 1990 | $2,684 | +16.2% |
| 1989 | $2,309 | -0.8% |
| 1988 | $2,327 | -20.7% |
| 1987 | $2,936 | +0.2% |
| 1986 | $2,929 | -2.0% |
| 1985 | $2,989 | +13.2% |
| 1984 | $2,640 | +5.0% |
| 1983 | $2,514 | +2.7% |
| 1982 | $2,447 | -2.2% |
| 1981 | $2,502 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | $2,462 | — |
4. Algeria GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+9.6%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+59.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+49.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+79.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Algeria’s GDP per capita can fluctuate as oil and gas prices, energy production, public spending, investment, inflation, exchange rates, and population growth change. The country’s dependence on hydrocarbons means global energy markets can have a significant effect on annual performance. Historical data helps show how commodity cycles and diversification efforts have influenced output per resident over time.
5. Algeria GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Algeria
$6,628
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Algeria’s GDP per capita is approximately
100.7%
above the
Africa average
and
73.7%
below the world average.
6. Algeria GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | South Africa | $7,503 |
| #7 | Libya | $6,962 |
| #8 | Cabo Verde | $6,670 |
| #9 | Algeria | $6,628 |
| #10 | Namibia | $5,573 |
| #11 | Morocco | $5,107 |
| #12 | Eswatini | $4,927 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Algeria
Algeria GDP (Nominal)
$317.2 Billion
(2026)
Algeria GDP Per Capita
$6,628
(2026)
Algeria’s total GDP measures the complete value of economic production across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights Algeria’s economic scale and importance as an energy producer, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted view of production per resident. Both indicators together offer a fuller assessment of the economy.
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8. Algeria GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $6,591 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | $6,519 | -1.1% |
| 2029 | $6,512 | -0.1% |
| 2030 | $6,484 | -0.4% |
Algeria GDP per capita is projected to reach $6,484 by 2030, representing a 2.2% decrease from the 2026 level.
9. Algeria GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Algeria GDP per capita is estimated at $6,628 in 2026.
It ranks #112 globally and #9 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 9.6% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 59.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 49.7%.
It is approximately 100.7% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 73.7% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $6,484 by 2030, 2.2% below the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Algeria GDP Per Capita FAQs
Algeria GDP per capita is estimated at $6,628 in 2026.
Algeria ranks #112 globally and #9 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 9.6% compared with 2025.
Algeria GDP per capita was approximately $4,692 in 2015.
Algeria GDP per capita is approximately 100.7% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.