United Kingdom vs Algeria
Every indicator for United Kingdom and Algeria side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Algeria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 47,435,312 | +46.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 287 | +1,294.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 6,051 | +851.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 76.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 2,381,740 | −89.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 20 | +1,332.2% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 77.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 11.6 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 1.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 75.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 81,763 | 21,811 | +274.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 7.97 | −71.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | 21.38 | −75.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 460 | +155.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 326,000 | −53.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 6.9 | −68.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 2.81 | −84.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to Algeria; a positive value favors United Kingdom. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: United Kingdom is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Algeria on 6. The widest separation is in population density (about 14×); they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 285 against Algeria's 20 — roughly 14 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 4,003 against Algeria's 287 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Algeria's area (2,381,740) is about 9.8 times United Kingdom's (243,610).
- United Kingdom's gdp per capita (57,602) is about 9.5 times Algeria's (6,051).
- Algeria's armed forces as a share of the labor force (2.81) is about 6.2 times United Kingdom's (0.45).
Frequently asked questions
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