Algeria vs Japan
Every indicator for Algeria and Japan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | Japan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 123,366,734 | −61.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 4,435 | −93.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 35,951 | −83.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 377,969 | +530.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 326 | −93.9% |
| Median age (years) | — | 49.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 85.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 2.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 3.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 92.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 55,274 | −60.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 1.37 | +481.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | 3.25 | +557.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 448 | +2.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 261,000 | +24.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 2.1 | +224.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 0.38 | +639.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to Japan; a positive value favors Algeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Algeria is 61.5% lower than Japan.
- On gdp (nominal), Algeria is 93.5% lower than Japan.
- On gdp per capita, Algeria is 83.2% lower than Japan.
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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