Algeria vs Morocco
Every indicator for Algeria and Morocco side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | Morocco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 38,430,770 | +23.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 182 | +57.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 4,672 | +29.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 75.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 446,550 | +433.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 86 | −76.9% |
| Median age (years) | — | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 91.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 9.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 0.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 63.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 5,518 | +295.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 3.52 | +126.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | 10.67 | +100.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 144 | +220.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 246,000 | +32.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 6.4 | +7.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 2.07 | +35.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to Morocco; a positive value favors Algeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Algeria is higher on 11 of the 12 indicators, while Morocco leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in area, about 5.3 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Algeria's area (2,381,740) is about 5.3 times Morocco's (446,550).
- Morocco's population density (86) is about 4.3 times Algeria's (20).
- Algeria's military expenditure (2024) (21,811) is about 4.0 times Morocco's (5,518).
- Algeria's military expenditure per capita (460) is about 3.2 times Morocco's (144).
- Algeria's military expenditure as a share of gdp (7.97) is about 2.3 times Morocco's (3.52).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Algeria and Morocco differ most?
In area. Algeria records 2,381,740 against Morocco's 446,550 — a ratio of roughly 5.3 to one.
Where are Algeria and Morocco most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 6.9 and 6.4 — a gap of only %7.4.
On how many indicators is Algeria ahead of Morocco?
Algeria is higher on 11 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Morocco on 1. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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