Algeria vs Kenya
Every indicator for Algeria and Kenya side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | Kenya | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 57,532,493 | −17.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 136 | +111.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 2,363 | +156.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 63.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 591,969 | +302.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 97 | −79.5% |
| Median age (years) | — | 20.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 35.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 4.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 32.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 1,231 | +1,671.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 1.00 | +697.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | 4.43 | +382.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 21 | +2,049.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 24,000 | +1,258.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 0.4 | +1,547.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 0.11 | +2,454.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to Kenya; a positive value favors Algeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Algeria is 17.6% lower than Kenya.
- On gdp (nominal), Algeria is 111.0% higher than Kenya.
- On gdp per capita, Algeria is 156.1% higher than Kenya.
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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