Total number of international immigrants in Algeria
Algeria: Total number of international immigrants was 259,458 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
259,458 immigrants
World rank
107th
of 232 countries
All-time high
273,954 immigrants
in 1990
All-time low
197,728 immigrants
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Algeria, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Algeria stood at 259,458 immigrants.
That represents a change of up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Algeria peaked at 273,954 immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 197,728 immigrants, in 2005.
That places Algeria 107th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Algeria, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 273,954 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 262,032 immigrants | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 250,110 immigrants | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 197,728 immigrants | -20.9% |
| 2010 | 217,268 immigrants | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 239,473 immigrants | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 250,378 immigrants | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 259,458 immigrants | +3.6% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 259,458 immigrants is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522 immigrants, 1.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 259,458 immigrants is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751 immigrants, 29% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 267,993 immigrants | 262,032 immigrants | 273,954 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 223,919 immigrants | 197,728 immigrants | 250,110 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 228,370 immigrants | 217,268 immigrants | 239,473 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 254,918 immigrants | 250,378 immigrants | 259,458 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More population data for Algeria
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0774 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.00 million people (2100)
- Population density 27.08 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3913 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.09 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Algeria?
- Total number of international immigrants in Algeria was 259,458 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 273,954 immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 197,728 immigrants in 2005.
- How does Algeria rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Algeria ranks 107th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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