Net migration metrics in Algeria
Algeria: Net migration metrics was -25,963 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-25,963
Change on year
down 76.8%
World rank
204th
of 236 countries
All-time high
302,662
in 1976
All-time low
-142,810
in 1965
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Algeria, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Algeria stood at -25,963.
That represents a change of down 76.8% on the previous year and up 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Algeria peaked at 302,662 in 1976 and was at its lowest, -142,810, in 1965.
Algeria ranks 204th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -1,212 | — |
| 1951 | -6,592 | +443.9% |
| 1952 | -11,976 | +81.7% |
| 1953 | -17,409 | +45.4% |
| 1954 | -22,834 | +31.2% |
| 1955 | -28,189 | +23.5% |
| 1956 | -33,532 | +19.0% |
| 1957 | -38,936 | +16.1% |
| 1958 | -44,409 | +14.1% |
| 1959 | -49,829 | +12.2% |
| 1960 | -55,212 | +10.8% |
| 1961 | -123,928 | +124.5% |
| 1962 | -112,676 | -9.1% |
| 1963 | -124,175 | +10.2% |
| 1964 | -108,798 | -12.4% |
| 1965 | -142,810 | +31.3% |
| 1966 | -29,832 | -79.1% |
| 1967 | -23,983 | -19.6% |
| 1968 | -23,870 | -0.5% |
| 1969 | -28,535 | +19.5% |
| 1970 | -37,058 | +29.9% |
| 1971 | -35,141 | -5.2% |
| 1972 | -32,832 | -6.6% |
| 1973 | -29,938 | -8.8% |
| 1974 | -27,605 | -7.8% |
| 1975 | 300,482 | -1188.5% |
| 1976 | 302,662 | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 5,360 | -98.2% |
| 1978 | 19,317 | +260.4% |
| 1979 | 24,311 | +25.9% |
| 1980 | 32,879 | +35.2% |
| 1981 | 39,043 | +18.7% |
| 1982 | 48,660 | +24.6% |
| 1983 | 61,292 | +26.0% |
| 1984 | 68,774 | +12.2% |
| 1985 | 75,729 | +10.1% |
| 1986 | 64,381 | -15.0% |
| 1987 | 24,933 | -61.3% |
| 1988 | 24,376 | -2.2% |
| 1989 | -234 | -101.0% |
| 1990 | 1,962 | -938.5% |
| 1991 | -6,945 | -454.0% |
| 1992 | 44,102 | -735.0% |
| 1993 | 14,289 | -67.6% |
| 1994 | 430 | -97.0% |
| 1995 | 37,817 | +8694.7% |
| 1996 | 71,139 | +88.1% |
| 1997 | 87,582 | +23.1% |
| 1998 | -13,991 | -116.0% |
| 1999 | -5,657 | -59.6% |
| 2000 | -16,454 | +190.9% |
| 2001 | -26,539 | +61.3% |
| 2002 | -36,255 | +36.6% |
| 2003 | -39,421 | +8.7% |
| 2004 | -38,648 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | -51,345 | +32.9% |
| 2006 | -44,138 | -14.0% |
| 2007 | -25,046 | -43.3% |
| 2008 | -2,101 | -91.6% |
| 2009 | -4,458 | +112.2% |
| 2010 | -10,788 | +142.0% |
| 2011 | -20,108 | +86.4% |
| 2012 | -26,763 | +33.1% |
| 2013 | -30,052 | +12.3% |
| 2014 | -30,064 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | -27,638 | -8.1% |
| 2016 | -6,438 | -76.7% |
| 2017 | -14,403 | +123.7% |
| 2018 | -27,146 | +88.5% |
| 2019 | -27,786 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | -10,798 | -61.1% |
| 2021 | -10,803 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | -14,684 | +35.9% |
| 2023 | -25,963 | +76.8% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's -25,963 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 9.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Algeria's -25,963 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 500. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Algeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +8694.7% | 430 | 37,817 |
| 1975 | +1188.5% | -27,605 | 300,482 |
| 1990 | +938.5% | -234 | 1,962 |
| 1992 | +735.0% | -6,945 | 44,102 |
| 1991 | -454.0% | 1,962 | -6,945 |
| 1951 | -443.9% | -1,212 | -6,592 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -25,492 | -49,829 | -1,212 | 10 |
| 1960s | -77,382 | -142,810 | -23,870 | 10 |
| 1970s | 48,956 | -37,058 | 302,662 | 10 |
| 1980s | 43,983 | -234 | 75,729 | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,073 | -13,991 | 87,582 | 10 |
| 2000s | -28,440 | -51,345 | -2,101 | 10 |
| 2010s | -22,119 | -30,064 | -6,438 | 10 |
| 2020s | -15,562 | -25,963 | -10,798 | 4 |
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More population data for Algeria
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0774 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 60,001 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.09 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3913 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.186 (2100)
- Population density 27.08 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.00 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Algeria?
- Net migration metrics in Algeria was -25,963 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 302,662 in 1976.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -142,810 in 1965.
- How does Algeria rank for net migration metrics?
- Algeria ranks 204th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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