Algerian Scorecard

Country profile

Algeria, the largest country in Africa, stretches across North Africa with vast Saharan deserts and a Mediterranean coastline that supports a rich biodiversity. It has a population of 46.2 million, a population growth rate of 1.50%, and a median age of 28.19 years.

Its history is marked by ancient Berber civilizations, Roman occupation, and centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence, culminating in a hard-fought independence from French colonial rule.

Today, Algeria balances its modern energy-driven economy with a deep-rooted cultural heritage and diverse traditions in art, music, and cuisine.

Its capital city is Algiers.