Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Algeria
Algeria: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 250,162 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
250,162 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
124th
of 164 countries
All-time high
250,162 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
10,550 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Algeria, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 250,162 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2022. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Algeria peaked at 250,162 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 10,550 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1962.
Algeria ranks 124th of 164 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Algeria, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,392 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 10,550 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -21.2% |
| 1963 | 13,338 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +26.4% |
| 1964 | 14,037 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1965 | 14,973 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1966 | 14,247 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 1967 | 15,575 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1968 | 17,392 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1969 | 19,056 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1970 | 20,970 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1971 | 19,188 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -8.5% |
| 1972 | 23,216 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +21.0% |
| 1973 | 23,973 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 25,434 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1975 | 27,242 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 29,033 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 31,674 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1978 | 35,732 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1979 | 38,944 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1980 | 39,669 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 40,668 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 43,277 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 45,526 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1984 | 48,035 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 50,536 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 50,024 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 49,678 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 48,629 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 50,283 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 49,478 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 50,847 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 53,735 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 54,698 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 56,379 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 60,903 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 65,741 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 69,128 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 75,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1999 | 81,109 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 87,564 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 93,805 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 103,018 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 114,861 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 124,604 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 137,233 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 145,148 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 156,048 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 166,122 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 175,606 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 189,234 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 202,385 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 209,266 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 215,126 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 223,301 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 231,563 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 238,972 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 242,318 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 245,226 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 247,678 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 235,047 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 243,038 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 250,162 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 250,162 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.01 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 25% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 250,162 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.12 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 22% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,729 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10,550 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 19,056 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 27,541 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 19,188 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 38,944 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 46,633 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 39,669 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 50,536 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 61,758 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 49,478 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 81,109 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 130,401 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 87,564 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 175,606 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 224,507 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 189,234 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 247,678 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 242,749 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 235,047 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 250,162 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 121 Senegal 269,641 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 122 Peru 266,936 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 123 Togo 262,285 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 125 Ethiopia 239,235 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 126 Laos 238,102 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 127 Russia 227,848 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Algeria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9727 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0151 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 91.28 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -1.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 66.65 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Algeria?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Algeria was 250,162 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 250,162 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,550 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Algeria rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Algeria ranks 124th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.