Algeria vs Nigeria
Every indicator for Algeria and Nigeria side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | Nigeria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 237,527,782 | −80.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 291 | −1.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 1,224 | +394.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 54.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 923,770 | +157.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 257 | −92.3% |
| Median age (years) | — | 17.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 41.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 3.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 23.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 63.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 1,133 | +1,825.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 0.56 | +1,323.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | 3.07 | +596.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 5 | +9,539.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 223,000 | +46.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 0.9 | +632.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 0.23 | +1,121.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to Nigeria; a positive value favors Algeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Algeria is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Nigeria leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 96 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Algeria stands at 460 against Nigeria's 5 — roughly 96 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Algeria stands at 21,811 against Nigeria's 1,133 — roughly 19 times as much.
- Military expenditure as a share of GDP shows the widest gap of all: Algeria stands at 7.97 against Nigeria's 0.56 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Nigeria stands at 257 against Algeria's 20 — roughly 13 times as much.
- Armed forces as a share of the labor force shows the widest gap of all: Algeria stands at 2.81 against Nigeria's 0.23 — roughly 12 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Algeria and Nigeria differ most?
In military expenditure per capita. Algeria records 460 against Nigeria's 5 — a ratio of roughly 96 to one.
Where are Algeria and Nigeria most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 291 and 287 — a gap of only %1.4.
On how many indicators is Algeria ahead of Nigeria?
Algeria is higher on 9 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Nigeria on 3. 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