Inflation, consumer prices in Algeria
Algeria: Inflation, consumer prices was 4.05 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.05
Change on year
down 56.6%
World rank
21st
of 70 countries
All-time high
31.67
in 1992
All-time low
0.3392
in 2000
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Inflation, consumer prices in Algeria, 1970–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, inflation, consumer prices in Algeria stood at 4.05.
The figure is down 56.6% on the previous year and up 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation, consumer prices in Algeria peaked at 31.67 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.3392, in 2000.
That places Algeria 21st out of 70 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.
Inflation, consumer prices in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6.6 | — |
| 1971 | 2.63 | -60.2% |
| 1972 | 3.66 | +39.2% |
| 1973 | 6.17 | +68.8% |
| 1974 | 4.7 | -23.9% |
| 1975 | 8.23 | +75.1% |
| 1976 | 9.43 | +14.6% |
| 1977 | 11.99 | +27.1% |
| 1978 | 17.52 | +46.2% |
| 1979 | 11.35 | -35.2% |
| 1980 | 9.52 | -16.1% |
| 1981 | 14.65 | +54.0% |
| 1982 | 6.54 | -55.4% |
| 1983 | 5.97 | -8.8% |
| 1984 | 8.12 | +36.0% |
| 1985 | 10.48 | +29.1% |
| 1986 | 12.37 | +18.0% |
| 1987 | 7.44 | -39.9% |
| 1988 | 5.91 | -20.6% |
| 1989 | 9.3 | +57.4% |
| 1990 | 16.65 | +79.0% |
| 1991 | 25.89 | +55.5% |
| 1992 | 31.67 | +22.3% |
| 1993 | 20.54 | -35.1% |
| 1994 | 29.05 | +41.4% |
| 1995 | 29.78 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 18.68 | -37.3% |
| 1997 | 5.73 | -69.3% |
| 1998 | 4.95 | -13.7% |
| 1999 | 2.65 | -46.6% |
| 2000 | 0.3392 | -87.2% |
| 2001 | 4.23 | +1146.0% |
| 2002 | 1.42 | -66.4% |
| 2003 | 4.27 | +201.0% |
| 2004 | 3.96 | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 1.38 | -65.1% |
| 2006 | 2.31 | +67.2% |
| 2007 | 3.68 | +59.2% |
| 2008 | 4.86 | +32.1% |
| 2009 | 5.74 | +18.1% |
| 2010 | 3.91 | -31.8% |
| 2011 | 4.52 | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 8.89 | +96.5% |
| 2013 | 3.25 | -63.4% |
| 2014 | 2.92 | -10.4% |
| 2015 | 4.78 | +64.0% |
| 2016 | 6.4 | +33.7% |
| 2017 | 5.59 | -12.6% |
| 2018 | 4.27 | -23.6% |
| 2019 | 1.95 | -54.3% |
| 2020 | 2.42 | +23.7% |
| 2021 | 7.23 | +199.2% |
| 2022 | 9.27 | +28.2% |
| 2023 | 9.32 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 4.05 | -56.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.23 | 2.63 | 17.52 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.03 | 5.91 | 14.65 | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.56 | 2.65 | 31.67 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.22 | 0.3392 | 5.74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.65 | 1.95 | 8.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.45 | 2.42 | 9.32 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
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)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 129.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 781,300 current LCU per person (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual -6.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -4.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 6.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0501 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 303.02 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation, consumer prices in Algeria?
- Inflation, consumer prices in Algeria was 4.05 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 31.67 in 1992.
- What is the lowest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3392 in 2000.
- How does Algeria rank for inflation, consumer prices?
- Algeria ranks 21st out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Inflation, consumer prices (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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