Algeria vs Ethiopia
Every indicator for Algeria and Ethiopia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | Ethiopia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 135,472,051 | −65.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 126 | +127.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 933 | +548.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 67.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 1,136,240 | +109.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 119 | −83.3% |
| Median age (years) | — | 19.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 21.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 3.3 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 13.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 24.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 922 | +2,265.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 0.65 | +1,126.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | 6.91 | +209.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 7 | +6,656.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 138,000 | +136.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 1.0 | +574.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 0.28 | +903.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to Ethiopia; a positive value favors Algeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Algeria is 65.0% lower than Ethiopia.
- On gdp (nominal), Algeria is 127.8% higher than Ethiopia.
- On gdp per capita, Algeria is 548.6% higher than Ethiopia.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI