Algeria Facts
Capital of AlgeriaThe capital of Algeria is Algiers.
| Capital | Algiers |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 46.8 million |
| Total area | 2,381,741 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 20 people per km² |
| Currency | Algerian dinar (DZD) |
| Region | Africa |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 46.8 million people = 46,800,000 people. Divided by 2,381,741 km²: 19.65 people per km², which rounds to 20.
Check it backwards
20 × 2,381,741 km² ≈ 46,682,124 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
How many people live in Algeria?
About 46.8 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 20 people per km².
How big is Algeria?
Algeria covers 2,381,741 km² in total area.
What currency does Algeria use?
The Algerian dinar (DZD).