Imports of goods and services in Algeria
Algeria: Imports of goods and services was 2.72 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.72 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 17.3%
World rank
45th
of 179 countries
All-time high
2.78 trillion constant LCU
in 2015
All-time low
174.32 billion constant LCU
in 1962
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Algeria, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Algeria stood at 2.72 trillion constant LCU.
The figure is up 17.3% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Algeria peaked at 2.78 trillion constant LCU in 2015 and was at its lowest, 174.32 billion constant LCU, in 1962.
That places Algeria 45th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 807.37 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 697.27 billion constant LCU | -13.6% |
| 1962 | 174.32 billion constant LCU | -75.0% |
| 1963 | 412.86 billion constant LCU | +136.8% |
| 1964 | 348.64 billion constant LCU | -15.6% |
| 1965 | 321.11 billion constant LCU | -7.9% |
| 1966 | 304.21 billion constant LCU | -5.3% |
| 1967 | 294.56 billion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 1968 | 350.09 billion constant LCU | +18.9% |
| 1969 | 422.52 billion constant LCU | +20.7% |
| 1970 | 475.63 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 1971 | 439.42 billion constant LCU | -7.6% |
| 1972 | 511.85 billion constant LCU | +16.5% |
| 1973 | 642.23 billion constant LCU | +25.5% |
| 1974 | 866.76 billion constant LCU | +35.0% |
| 1975 | 1.01 trillion constant LCU | +16.4% |
| 1976 | 963.34 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 1.17 trillion constant LCU | +21.1% |
| 1978 | 1.26 trillion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 1.15 trillion constant LCU | -8.4% |
| 1980 | 1.19 trillion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 1.38 trillion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 1.36 trillion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 1.45 trillion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 1.48 trillion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 1.57 trillion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 1.22 trillion constant LCU | -22.0% |
| 1987 | 870.75 billion constant LCU | -28.7% |
| 1988 | 900.36 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 1.05 trillion constant LCU | +16.8% |
| 1990 | 948.56 billion constant LCU | -9.8% |
| 1991 | 778.77 billion constant LCU | -17.9% |
| 1992 | 814.59 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 760.01 billion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 806.37 billion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 822.50 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 713.11 billion constant LCU | -13.3% |
| 1997 | 730.22 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 783.53 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 796.82 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 870.13 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 2001 | 936.26 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 1.12 trillion constant LCU | +19.8% |
| 2003 | 1.18 trillion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 1.32 trillion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 1.40 trillion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 1.37 trillion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 1.52 trillion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 1.74 trillion constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 1.93 trillion constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 2010 | 2.03 trillion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 1.93 trillion constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 2.19 trillion constant LCU | +13.5% |
| 2013 | 2.40 trillion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 2.60 trillion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 2.78 trillion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 2.70 trillion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 2.50 trillion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 2.40 trillion constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 2.23 trillion constant LCU | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 1.87 trillion constant LCU | -16.0% |
| 2021 | 1.79 trillion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 1.79 trillion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 2.07 trillion constant LCU | +16.1% |
| 2024 | 2.32 trillion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 2025 | 2.72 trillion constant LCU | +17.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 413.29 billion constant LCU | 174.32 billion constant LCU | 807.37 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 848.42 billion constant LCU | 439.42 billion constant LCU | 1.26 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.25 trillion constant LCU | 870.75 billion constant LCU | 1.57 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 795.45 billion constant LCU | 713.11 billion constant LCU | 948.56 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.34 trillion constant LCU | 870.13 billion constant LCU | 1.93 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.38 trillion constant LCU | 1.93 trillion constant LCU | 2.78 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.10 trillion constant LCU | 1.79 trillion constant LCU | 2.72 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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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)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 17.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2089 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,264 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -112.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -112 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 8.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 19.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 115,566 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Algeria?
- Imports of goods and services in Algeria was 2.72 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 2.78 trillion constant LCU in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 174.32 billion constant LCU in 1962.
- How does Algeria rank for imports of goods and services?
- Algeria ranks 45th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). 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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.