Algeria Population Pyramid (2026)
Algeria has a population of 48,028,333 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 32nd-largest population in the world and 0.58% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 29.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 7.0%, with 104.0 males for every 100 females.
Algeria Demographics
Algeria has 48.0 million people in 2026, up 248.4% from 13.8 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 607,299 (UN projection for 2026).
Under-15 share 29.4% — the 72nd-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 28.8 — the 87th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Alpha — 24.0% (11,512,731)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Algeria's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Algeria has 104.0 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 941,253 (2.0% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:24,484,793
- Percentage:51.0%
Female Statistics
- Population:23,543,540
- Percentage:49.0%
- Ratio Format:1:0.962
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Algeria indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 832,197 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 957,511 | 21.4 | 2.87 | estimate |
| 2022 | 931,867 | 20.5 | 2.82 | estimate |
| 2023 | 905,981 | 19.6 | 2.77 | estimate |
| 2024 | 881,823 | 18.8 | 2.72 | projection |
| 2025 | 855,432 | 18.0 | 2.67 | projection |
| 2026 | 832,197 | 17.3 | 2.62 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (832,197 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Algeria's median age is 28.8 years
Half the population is younger than 28.8 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 4,379,228 | 9.1% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 4,932,815 | 10.3% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 4,829,528 | 10.1% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 4,025,591 | 8.4% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 3,087,607 | 6.4% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 2,868,887 | 6.0% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 3,347,236 | 7.0% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 3,643,885 | 7.6% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 3,661,991 | 7.6% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 3,220,463 | 6.7% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 2,641,880 | 5.5% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 2,235,060 | 4.7% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 1,771,126 | 3.7% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 1,326,669 | 2.8% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 978,507 | 2.0% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 588,041 | 1.2% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 292,323 | 0.6% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 144,473 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 44,777 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 7,664 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 587 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 2.62 children per woman and 17.3 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (4.7). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Algeria Total Fertility Rate: 2.62 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.87 | 21.4 | |
| 2022 | 2.82 | 20.5 | ↓0.05 |
| 2023 | 2.77 | 19.6 | ↓0.05 |
| 2024 | 2.72 | 18.8 | ↓0.05 |
| 2025 | 2.67 | 18.0 | ↓0.05 |
| 2026 | 2.62 | 17.3 | ↓0.05 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.45
Algeria's total fertility rate is 2.62 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Algeria ranks 65 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the highest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −64.2% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Algeria's population has increased by 432.6%.
The median age has increased from 18.4 in 1950 to 28.8 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Algeria's Demographics
Algeria has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 29.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 7.0%.
The largest five-year age band is 5–9, at 10.3% of the population, compared with 9.1% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Algeria's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Algeria's working-age share peaked in 2010 at 67.6% and is 63.5% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Algeria is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.62 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Algeria's median age changed by +2.0 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 48,028,333 |
| Male Population | 24,484,793(51.0%) |
| Female Population | 23,543,540(49.0%) |
| Median Age | 28.8 years |
| Sex Ratio | 104.0 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 14,141,571(29.4%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 30,503,721(63.5%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 3,383,041(7.0%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 57.5 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 46.4 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 11.1 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Algeria
How long the average person in Algeria is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Algeria is projected to grow to 59.6 million people by 2050 (+24.0% from 2026).
The median age rises from 28.8 in 2026 to 34.5 by 2050.
Algeria's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 35.0%, growing from 13.8 million in 1970 to 18.6 million by 1980.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 13.8M to 18.6M
- • Growth rate of 35% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 15.3 to 15.5 years (+0.2y)
- • 65+ share changed by −0.4 points; under-15 share by −0.5 points
How Does Algeria Compare to Its Neighbors?
Algeria has a younger population than Morocco, Tunisia. Algeria has an older population than Libya, Egypt.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Algeria
How does Algeria rank globally by population?
Algeria ranks 32nd in the world by population with 48.0 million people as of 2026, representing 0.58% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Algeria's age structure reveal about its development?
Algeria's age structure — 29.4% under 15, 63.5% working-age (15–64) and 7.0% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 28.8 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Algeria?
Algeria has 57.5 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Algeria experiencing a demographic dividend?
Algeria has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Algeria's working-age share peaked in 2010 at 67.6% and is 63.5% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Algeria's population?
Algeria has more males than females, with 104.0 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Algeria Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/algeria
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