Africa 46.2M peopleDZA Capital: Algiers
Moving to Algeria
With a very high English proficiency score of 468, daily communication and business integration are seamless. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Western Sahara.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$17,620.7USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
76.0years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 70/100.
Unemployment
11.6%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
1.2per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
4.0%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
5.71/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
people's republic, semi-presidential system
Head of State: Abdelmadjid Tebboune
Head of Gov: Sifi Ghrieb
Ruling Party
National Liberation Front
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%
Connectivity
77.4%
Internet Users
Language
468/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
27.6/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
7.9%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
6.6%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
-25,963
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
45.8 / 100Property Rights
27.7 / 100Judicial Effectiveness
30.0 / 100Government Integrity
29.4 / 100Tax Burden Score
80.3 / 100Government Spending
61.9 / 100Fiscal Health
15.4 / 100Business Freedom
59.3 / 100Labor Freedom
52.2 / 100Monetary Freedom
74.7 / 100Trade Freedom
58.8 / 100Investment Freedom
30.0 / 100Financial Freedom
30.0 / 100Climate Profile (Algiers)
Jan
16 °C
min 7°2 snow, 13 rain
Feb
16 °C
min 7°8 rain days
Mar
20 °C
min 10°7 rain days
Apr
22 °C
min 12°2 rain days
May
22 °C
min 15°17 rain days
Jun
27 °C
min 18°5 rain days
Jul
34 °C
min 23°0 rain days
Aug
32 °C
min 21°1 rain days
Sep
30 °C
min 20°1 rain days
Oct
27 °C
min 18°1 rain days
Nov
22 °C
min 13°6 rain days
Dec
18 °C
min 9°8 rain days