Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Algeria
Algeria: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 36,736 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Algeria, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Algeria is 36,736, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Algeria peaked at 36,736 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 14,722, in 1990.
Algeria ranks 32nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14,722 | — |
| 1991 | 15,226 | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 15,718 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 16,226 | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 16,769 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 17,343 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 17,946 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 18,576 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 19,210 | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 19,847 | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 20,488 | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 21,119 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 21,737 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 22,341 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 22,935 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 23,510 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 24,068 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 24,622 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 25,180 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 25,728 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 26,252 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 26,747 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 27,212 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 27,628 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 28,010 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 28,398 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 28,800 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 29,205 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 29,609 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 30,029 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 30,458 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 30,922 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 31,452 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 32,020 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 32,616 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 33,240 | +1.9% |
| 2026 | 33,887 | +1.9% |
| 2027 | 34,564 | +2.0% |
| 2028 | 35,270 | +2.0% |
| 2029 | 35,995 | +2.1% |
| 2030 | 36,736 | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,158 | 14,722 | 19,847 | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,173 | 20,488 | 25,728 | 10 |
| 2010s | 28,189 | 26,252 | 30,029 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,042 | 30,458 | 35,995 | 10 |
| 2030s | 36,736 | 36,736 | 36,736 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More gender data for Algeria
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 13,418 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.77 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 36,736 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 418,577 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 436,436 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 429,195 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 447,420 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 440,381 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 459,137 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 452,162 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Algeria?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Algeria was 36,736 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 36,736 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,722 in 1990.
- How does Algeria rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Algeria ranks 32nd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.