Capital: Algiers
Population
Total Population:
46,814,308
Natural Increase:
1.4%
Density:
19 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
75.7%
Population of main cities:
Algiers (2,364,300); Oran (803,400); Constantine (448,100); Annaba (342,700); Blida (331,800); Batna (289,500); Djelfa (265,900); Setif (252,200); Sidi Bel Abbès (210,200); Biskra (204,700)
Ethnic Origins:
The Algerian population is essentially of Amazigh (Berber) and Arab origin, with many Amazigh subgroups (Kabyles, Chaouia, Mzab, etc.). Algeria's European population is estimated at about 1%. (
National Office of Statistics of Algeria)
Official Language:
Arabic and the indigenous Berber (Tamazight) language are the official languages. Tamazight was recognised as an official language in February 2016, although Arabic remains the language of government.
Other Languages Spoken:
Most Algerians speak dialectal Arabic. Tamazight is the second national language. French is still used by many Algerians, especially in the administration.
Business Language(s):
French and Arabic are generally the language of business, although some companies use English.
Religion:
Muslim 99%, other <1%
Literacy Rate:
87.7%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Algiers
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Country Overview
Area:
2,381,741 km²
Type of State:
Algeria is a presidential republic.
Type of Economy:
Upper-middle-income, economy heavily dependent on oil and gas..
Economic growth is slowing but remains resilient thanks to the non-hydrocarbon sector, despite a heavy dependence on oil prices, which is affecting the state budget and public debt. Diversification remains a key issue.
HDI*:
0.763/1
HDI (World Rank):
96/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Algeria, dial 00
To call Algeria, dial +213
Internet Suffix:
.dz
Households with a computer:
42.2 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
8.8 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
76.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
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