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.
At a glance
Algeria is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Kenya leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in armed forces as a share of the labor force, about 26 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Armed forces as a share of the labor force shows the widest gap of all: Algeria stands at 2.81 against Kenya's 0.11 — roughly 26 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Algeria stands at 460 against Kenya's 21 — roughly 21 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Algeria stands at 21,811 against Kenya's 1,231 — roughly 18 times as much.
- Armed forces per 1,000 people shows the widest gap of all: Algeria stands at 6.9 against Kenya's 0.4 — roughly 16 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Algeria stands at 326,000 against Kenya's 24,000 — roughly 14 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
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