Algeria vs Canada
Every indicator for Algeria and Canada side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | Canada | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 41,651,653 | +13.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 2,320 | −87.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 55,698 | −89.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 82.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 15,634,410 | −84.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 3 | +647.6% |
| Median age (years) | — | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 6.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 82.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 29,347 | −25.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 1.31 | +508.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | 3.08 | +594.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 705 | −34.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 72,000 | +352.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 1.7 | +297.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 0.35 | +702.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to Canada; a positive value favors Algeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Algeria is 13.9% higher than Canada.
- On gdp (nominal), Algeria is 87.6% lower than Canada.
- On gdp per capita, Algeria is 89.1% lower than Canada.
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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