Inflation of consumer prices in Algeria
Algeria: Inflation of consumer prices was 1.42 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.42
Change on year
down 64.9%
World rank
144th
of 190 countries
All-time high
31.67
in 1992
All-time low
0.3392
in 2000
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Algeria, 1970–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inflation of consumer prices in Algeria is 1.42, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 64.9% on the previous year and down 70.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Algeria peaked at 31.67 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.3392, in 2000.
That places Algeria 144th out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of 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% |
| 2025 | 1.42 | -64.9% |
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 | 5.62 | 1.42 | 9.32 | 6 |
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, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 10.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9672 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 5,853 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 6.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9811 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 5,937 current US$ per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Algeria?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Algeria was 1.42 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 31.67 in 1992.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3392 in 2000.
- How does Algeria rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Algeria ranks 144th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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