Algeria's Macroeconomic Analysis:
Nominal GDP of USD 195 billion in 2022.
Nominal GDP of USD 240 billion in 2023.
GDP per capita of USD 5,214 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 4,301 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 2% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 2.2% over the last decade.
Sector Analysis
In 2021, services accounted for 66% of overall GDP, manufacturing 19%, other industrial activity 3%, and agriculture 12%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 43% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 18%, fixed investment 40%, and net exports -1%.International trade
In 2017, manufactured products made up 3% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 96%, food 1%, ores and metals 0% and agricultural raw materials 0%, with other categories accounting for 0% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 73% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 4%, food 20%, ores and metals 1% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other goods accounting for 1% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 65 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 41 billion.Main Economic Indicators
Economic growthThe economy recorded average annual growth of 2.0% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Algeria, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy
Algeria's fiscal deficit averaged 8.1% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment
The unemployment rate averaged 10.8% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Algeria's unemployment click here.
Inflation
Inflation averaged 5.3% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Algeria inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy
Algeria's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 3.00%, down from 4.00% a decade earlier. See our Algeria monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate
From end-2012 to end-2022 the dinar weakened by 42.7% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the dinar, click here.
Economic situation in Algeria
The economy grew less sharply in April–June than in the preceding three months, but still expanded at a rate above trend. Annual GDP growth came in at 3.6%, down from 4.2% in the prior quarter but above the 10-year average of 2.2%. Private and public spending rose slightly less than in the prior quarter, while imports—which subtract from GDP—increased more sharply. More positively, exports rebounded, and fixed investment grew at a double-digit rate. Switching to July–September, our panelists expect GDP growth to decline; the output of oil, natural gas and liquified natural gas fell in every month for which data is available. Turning to fiscal policy, Parliament rubberstamped the 2025 budget in November. Defense spending is set to balloon by 16%, reaching one of the highest levels in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.Algeria Economic Forecasts
Projections out to 2034.45 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 13 expert analysts.
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