Algeria vs France
Every indicator for Algeria and France side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 68,720,337 | −31.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 3,366 | −91.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 48,986 | −87.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 83.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 606,410 | +292.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 113 | −82.4% |
| Median age (years) | — | 42.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 88.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 7.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 0.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 78.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 64,675 | −66.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 2.05 | +288.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | 3.59 | +495.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 941 | −51.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 304,000 | +7.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 4.4 | +55.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 1.00 | +181.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to France; a positive value favors Algeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Algeria is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, France on 6. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal) (about 12×); they are closest on armed forces personnel (2020).
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: France stands at 3,366 against Algeria's 287 — roughly 12 times as much.
- France's gdp per capita (48,986) is about 8.1 times Algeria's (6,051).
- Algeria's military expenditure as a share of government spending (21.38) is about 6.0 times France's (3.59).
- France's population density (113) is about 5.7 times Algeria's (20).
- Algeria's area (2,381,740) is about 3.9 times France's (606,410).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Algeria and France differ most?
In gdp (nominal). France records 3,366 against Algeria's 287 — a ratio of roughly 12 to one.
Where are Algeria and France most alike?
In armed forces personnel (2020), at 326,000 and 304,000 — a gap of only %7.2.
On how many indicators is Algeria ahead of France?
Algeria is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and France on 6. 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