Quick Data on Algeria
| Short Name | Algeria |
| Capital | Algiers |
| Long Name | People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria |
| Country Code | AG |
| Continent | Africa |
| Total Area | 2,381,740 sq km |
| Population | 42,972,878 |
| Language | Arabic, French, Berber / Tamazight |
| Nationality | Algerian(s) |
Geography of Algeria
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 28 00 N, 3 00 E, Algeria neighbors Libya 989 km, Mali 1359 km, Mauritania 460 km, Morocco 1900 km, Niger 951 km, Tunisia 1034 km, Western Sahara 41 km. The terrain in Algeria is described as mostly high plateau and desert; Atlas Mountains in the far north and Hoggar Mountains in the south; narrow, discontinuous coastal plain, with an average elevation point of 800 m. The climate of Algeria: arid to semiarid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau; sirocco is a hot, dust/sand-laden wind especially common in summer.
| Surface Total | 2,381,740 sq km |
| Land Surface | 2,381,740 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 6,734 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Libya 989 km, Mali 1359 km, Mauritania 460 km, Morocco 1900 km, Niger 951 km, Tunisia 1034 km, Western Sahara 41 km |
| Coastline | 998 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Chott Melrhir -40 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Tahat 2,908 m |
Resources of Algeria
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, uranium, lead, zinc. The agricultural land occupies 17.40% of Algeria, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 0.80%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 17.40% | 414,423 sq km | 2016 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 13,600 sq km | 2014 | |
| Forest Land | 0.80% | 19,054 sq km | 2016 est. |
| Other Land | 81.80% | 1,948,263 sq km | 2016 est. |
Population of Algeria
The population of the country is estimated at 42,972,878 people, with the biggest urban area having 2.768 million ALGIERS (capital), 899,000 Oran (2020). Known as Algerian(s), the people from Algeria come from diversified ethnic groups such as Arab-Berber 99%, European less than 1%. The official language is Arabic, French, Berber / Tamazight. Religions: Muslim (official; predominantly Sunni) 99%, other (includes Christian and Jewish) under 1% (2012 est.).
| Population | 42,972,878 |
| Nationality | Algerian(s) |
| Official Language | Arabic, French, Berber / Tamazight |
| Other Languages | Arabic (official), French (lingua franca), Berber or Tamazight (official); dialects include Kabyle Berber (Taqbaylit), Shawiya Berber (Tacawit), Mzab Berber, Tuareg Berber (Tamahaq) |
| Birth Rate | 20 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 4.4 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 73.70% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 1.79 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 1.9 beds/1,000 population (2015) |
Governing Type of Algeria
Algeria is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of French civil law and Islamic law; judicial review of legislative acts in ad hoc Constitutional Council composed of various public officials including several Supreme Court justices.
| Governing Type | presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | the mother must be a citizen of Algeria |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 7 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Algeria
From a population total of 42,972,878, the labor force is 11.82 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: wheat, barley, oats, grapes, olives, citrus, fruits; sheep, cattle. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: petroleum, natural gas, light industries, mining, electrical, petrochemical, food processing. Its exports cover petroleum, natural gas, and petroleum products 97% (2009 est.). The main import products are: capital goods, foodstuffs, consumer goods.
| Exports | $34.37 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $48.54 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Italy 17.4%, Spain 13%, France 11.9%, US 9.4%, Brazil 6.2%, Netherlands 5.5% (2017) |
| Import Partners | China 18.2%, France 9.1%, Italy 8%, Germany 7%, Spain 6.9%, Turkey 4.4% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $15,200 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 66.89 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 400,000 (2016) |
| Internet Users | 17,291,463 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 42.90% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Algeria, statistics sectio
