Imports of goods and services in Algeria
Algeria: Imports of goods and services was 54.47 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Algeria, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Algeria stood at 54.47 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.7% on the previous year and down 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Algeria peaked at 71.26 billion BoP, current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 7.73 billion BoP, current US$, in 1977.
That places Algeria 63rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Algeria, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 7.73 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 9.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1979 | 10.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1980 | 12.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1981 | 12.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 12.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 11.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 11.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1985 | 11.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 9.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1987 | 8.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.6% |
| 1988 | 8.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 9.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1990 | 10.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 8.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.6% |
| 2005 | 24.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +207.0% |
| 2006 | 25.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 33.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.9% |
| 2008 | 49.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.8% |
| 2009 | 49.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 50.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 59.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2012 | 62.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 65.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 71.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 63.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2016 | 60.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 60.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 60.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 54.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 42.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.0% |
| 2021 | 44.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 46.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 51.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2024 | 54.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 10.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 2000s | 36.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 49.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 60.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 50.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 71.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 42.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 54.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0945 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 543.92 current US$ per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 12.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 72,915 current LCU per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.079 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 454.61 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 22,067 constant LCU per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 2.46 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Algeria?
- Imports of goods and services in Algeria was 54.47 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 71.26 billion BoP, current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.73 billion BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Algeria rank for imports of goods and services?
- Algeria ranks 63rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.