Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Algeria
Algeria: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population was 48,532 1000 No in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
48,532 1000 No
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
24th
of 226 countries
All-time high
48,532 1000 No
in 2050
All-time low
1,971 1000 No
in 1950
Years of data
101
1950–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Algeria, 1950–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population - est. & proj. — urban population in Algeria is 48,532 1000 No, measured in 2050. That is the highest value across all 101 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population in Algeria peaked at 48,532 1000 No in 2050 and was at its lowest, 1,971 1000 No, in 1950.
Algeria ranks 24th of 226 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Algeria, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,971 1000 No | — |
| 1951 | 2,076 1000 No | +5.3% |
| 1952 | 2,188 1000 No | +5.4% |
| 1953 | 2,306 1000 No | +5.4% |
| 1954 | 2,434 1000 No | +5.5% |
| 1955 | 2,570 1000 No | +5.6% |
| 1956 | 2,717 1000 No | +5.7% |
| 1957 | 2,872 1000 No | +5.7% |
| 1958 | 3,038 1000 No | +5.8% |
| 1959 | 3,212 1000 No | +5.7% |
| 1960 | 3,394 1000 No | +5.7% |
| 1961 | 3,626 1000 No | +6.8% |
| 1962 | 3,883 1000 No | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 4,154 1000 No | +7.0% |
| 1964 | 4,444 1000 No | +7.0% |
| 1965 | 4,753 1000 No | +7.0% |
| 1966 | 5,041 1000 No | +6.1% |
| 1967 | 5,209 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1968 | 5,384 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 5,564 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 5,747 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 5,934 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 6,125 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 6,321 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1974 | 6,525 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 6,739 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 6,962 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 7,240 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 7,612 1000 No | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 8,004 1000 No | +5.2% |
| 1980 | 8,420 1000 No | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 8,859 1000 No | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 9,321 1000 No | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 9,805 1000 No | +5.2% |
| 1984 | 10,307 1000 No | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 10,824 1000 No | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 11,356 1000 No | +4.9% |
| 1987 | 11,892 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 12,422 1000 No | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 12,957 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 13,496 1000 No | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 14,040 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 14,584 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 15,126 1000 No | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 15,662 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 16,186 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 16,698 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 17,198 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 17,690 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 18,188 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 18,685 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 19,180 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 19,677 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 20,182 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 20,704 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 21,248 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 21,818 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 22,414 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 23,042 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 23,700 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 24,394 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 25,124 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 25,888 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 26,674 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 27,466 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 28,248 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 29,016 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 29,771 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 30,510 1000 No | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 31,236 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 31,951 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 32,652 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 33,337 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 34,005 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 34,657 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 35,292 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2026 | 35,910 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2027 | 36,512 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2028 | 37,099 1000 No | +1.6% |
| 2029 | 37,671 1000 No | +1.5% |
| 2030 | 38,232 1000 No | +1.5% |
| 2031 | 38,780 1000 No | +1.4% |
| 2032 | 39,317 1000 No | +1.4% |
| 2033 | 39,845 1000 No | +1.3% |
| 2034 | 40,364 1000 No | +1.3% |
| 2035 | 40,882 1000 No | +1.3% |
| 2036 | 41,399 1000 No | +1.3% |
| 2037 | 41,915 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2038 | 42,432 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2039 | 42,949 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2040 | 43,467 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2041 | 43,986 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2042 | 44,505 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2043 | 45,023 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2044 | 45,540 1000 No | +1.1% |
| 2045 | 46,053 1000 No | +1.1% |
| 2046 | 46,563 1000 No | +1.1% |
| 2047 | 47,068 1000 No | +1.1% |
| 2048 | 47,566 1000 No | +1.1% |
| 2049 | 48,055 1000 No | +1.0% |
| 2050 | 48,532 1000 No | +1.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 48,532 1000 No is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,709 1000 No, 8.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 48,532 1000 No is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11,997 1000 No, 4.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2,538 1000 No | 1,971 1000 No | 3,212 1000 No | 10 |
| 1960s | 4,545 1000 No | 3,394 1000 No | 5,564 1000 No | 10 |
| 1970s | 6,721 1000 No | 5,747 1000 No | 8,004 1000 No | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,616 1000 No | 8,420 1000 No | 12,957 1000 No | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,887 1000 No | 13,496 1000 No | 18,188 1000 No | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,065 1000 No | 18,685 1000 No | 23,700 1000 No | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,833 1000 No | 24,394 1000 No | 31,236 1000 No | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,909 1000 No | 31,951 1000 No | 37,671 1000 No | 10 |
| 2030s | 40,611 1000 No | 38,232 1000 No | 42,949 1000 No | 10 |
| 2040s | 45,783 1000 No | 43,467 1000 No | 48,055 1000 No | 10 |
| 2050s | 48,532 1000 No | 48,532 1000 No | 48,532 1000 No | 1 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 21 Micronesia (Federated States of) 41.23 1000 No compare
- 21 South Africa 58,057 1000 No compare
- 22 Argentina 52,564 1000 No compare
- 22 Wallis and Futuna Islands 0 1000 No
- 23 Colombia 48,629 1000 No compare
- 25 Uganda 46,664 1000 No compare
- 26 Thailand 45,410 1000 No compare
- 27 Italy 44,671 1000 No compare
- 27 Caribbean 39,824 1000 No compare
More work & labour data for Algeria
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1871 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.17 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.05 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9922 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 8,905 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 31,777 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 32,710 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 64,488 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, per unit 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population in Algeria?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population in Algeria was 48,532 1000 No in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 48,532 1000 No in 2050.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,971 1000 No in 1950.
- How does Algeria rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population?
- Algeria ranks 24th out of 226 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT Population module contains time series data on population, by sex and urban/rural. The series consist of both estimates and projections for different periods as available from the original sources, namely: 1. Population data refers to the World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision from the UN Population Division. 2. Urban/rural population data refers to the World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision from the UN Population Division.