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.
At a glance
Algeria is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Canada leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp per capita, about 9.2 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Canada's gdp per capita (55,698) is about 9.2 times Algeria's (6,051).
- Canada's gdp (nominal) (2,320) is about 8.1 times Algeria's (287).
- Algeria's armed forces as a share of the labor force (2.81) is about 8.0 times Canada's (0.35).
- Algeria's population density (20) is about 7.5 times Canada's (3).
- Algeria's military expenditure as a share of government spending (21.38) is about 6.9 times Canada's (3.08).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Algeria and Canada differ most?
In gdp per capita. Canada records 55,698 against Algeria's 6,051 — a ratio of roughly 9.2 to one.
Where are Algeria and Canada most alike?
In population (2025), at 47,435,312 and 41,651,653 — a gap of only %14.
On how many indicators is Algeria ahead of Canada?
Algeria is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Canada on 5. 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