Algeria vs Egypt
Every indicator for Algeria and Egypt side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | Egypt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 118,365,995 | −59.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 365 | −21.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 3,086 | +96.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 71.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 1,001,450 | +137.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 118 | −83.1% |
| Median age (years) | — | 24.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 74.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 6.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 14.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 42.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 2,396 | +810.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 0.67 | +1,089.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | 2.93 | +629.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 20 | +2,171.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 836,000 | −61.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 7.1 | −2.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 2.76 | +1.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to Egypt; 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 Egypt leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 23 times; they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Algeria stands at 460 against Egypt's 20 — roughly 23 times as much.
- Military expenditure as a share of GDP shows the widest gap of all: Algeria stands at 7.97 against Egypt's 0.67 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Algeria's military expenditure (2024) (21,811) is about 9.1 times Egypt's (2,396).
- Algeria's military expenditure as a share of government spending (21.38) is about 7.3 times Egypt's (2.93).
- Egypt's population density (118) is about 5.9 times Algeria's (20).
Frequently asked questions
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