Algeria Population Live (2026)
The live population of Algeria, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Algeria has an estimated population of about 46.8 million people in 2026 — 0.57% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 29th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Algeria's latest birth rate (21.3 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (4.7 per 1,000).
Is the population of Algeria growing?
Yes. Around 2,732 babies are born in Algeria every day — about 114 an hour — while around 603 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 2,129 people a day, or about 777,118 a year: a growth rate of 1.66% before migration. If that rate held steady, it would take about 42 years for the population to double — though in most countries growth slows over time as families get smaller.
A birth rate of 21.3 per 1,000 people is well above the world average of about 16.9, which means a large share of the population is made up of children and young adults. It ranks 14th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Algeria's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Algeria
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 1.9 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| Per hour | 114 | 25 | 89 |
| Per day | 2,732 | 603 | 2,129 |
| Per week | 19,123 | 4,220 | 14,904 |
| Per year | 997,145 | 220,027 | 777,118 |
How crowded is Algeria?
With about 46.8 million people living on 2,381,741 km², Algeria has roughly 19.7 people per square kilometre. That is one of the lowest densities we track (62nd of 72). Large parts of the country are thinly populated, and most people live in a small number of cities and regions.
Life expectancy in Algeria
A baby born in Algeria today can expect to live about 77.5 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 35th of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $4,474 per person (50th of 72), Algeria is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Algeria at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 46,814,308 | 29 |
| Births per day | 2,732 | 23 |
| Deaths per day | 603 | 38 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 21.3 | 14 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 4.7 | 66 |
| Natural growth rate | 1.66% / year | 13 |
| Life expectancy | 77.5 years | 35 |
| Population density | 19.7 / km² | 62 |
| GDP per person | $4,474 | 50 |
| Area | 2,381,741 km² | — |
| Capital | Algiers | — |
| Languages | Arabic, Tamazight | — |
| Currency | Algerian Dinar (DA) | — |
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How we calculate Algeria's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Algeria's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Algeria in 2026?
The population of Algeria in 2026 is estimated at about 46.8 million people, which is around 0.57% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Algeria every day?
About 2,732 babies are born in Algeria every day — roughly 114 per hour, or 997,145 per year — based on a birth rate of 21.3 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Algeria every day?
About 603 people die in Algeria every day — roughly 25 per hour, or 220,027 per year — based on a death rate of 4.7 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Algeria growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 2,129 people a day, a natural growth rate of 1.66% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Algeria?
Life expectancy at birth in Algeria is about 77.5 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Algeria population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Algeria's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.