Algeria vs India
Every indicator for Algeria and India side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | India | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 1,463,865,525 | −96.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 3,956 | −92.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 2,702 | +123.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 72.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 3,287,260 | −27.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 445 | −95.5% |
| Median age (years) | — | 28.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 70.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 4.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 2.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 35.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 86,126 | −74.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 2.27 | +251.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | 7.63 | +180.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 59 | +681.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 3,068,000 | −89.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 2.1 | +227.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 0.58 | +384.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to India; 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, India on 6. The widest separation is in population (2025) (about 31×); they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 1,463,865,525 against Algeria's 47,435,312 — roughly 31 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 445 against Algeria's 20 — roughly 22 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 3,956 against Algeria's 287 — roughly 14 times as much.
- India's armed forces personnel (2020) (3,068,000) is about 9.4 times Algeria's (326,000).
- Algeria's military expenditure per capita (460) is about 7.8 times India's (59).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Algeria and India differ most?
In population (2025). India records 1,463,865,525 against Algeria's 47,435,312 — a ratio of roughly 31 to one.
Where are Algeria and India most alike?
In area, at 3,287,260 and 2,381,740 — a gap of only %38.
On how many indicators is Algeria ahead of India?
Algeria is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and India 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