Population of Algeria 2026
47٬415٬103
Population now (estimate)
2٬381٬741
Area (km²)
20
Density (per km²)
1.4%
Annual growth rate
47٬415٬103
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Algeria in 2026 is about 47,415,103 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 1.4%.
Algeria covers about 2,381,741 km², with Algiers as its capital, giving a population density of around 20 people per km².
Population trend of Algeria
Source: World Bank — SP.POP.TOTL.
Population pyramid — Algeria
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
Algeria is among the most populous countries in its region, with tens of millions of inhabitants. Its population grows at a moderate pace.
أكبر دولة عربية وإفريقية من حيث المساحة. رغم اتساعها الهائل يعيش معظم سكانها في نطاق ضيّق قرب البحر المتوسط.