International Migrant Population Statistics in Algeria (2026)
In 2024, 0.6% of the population in Algeria were international migrants, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Essentially no change from 0.6% in 2020 to 0.6% in 2024. Algeria ranks #20 of 23 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #188 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 0.6% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Algeria as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- 0 pp (2024)
- Essentially no change from 0.6% in 2020 to 0.6% in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 1.1% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 1.1% in 1990 to 0.6% in 2024.
- Peak value (1990)
- 1.1% (1990)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 0.6%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #20 of 23 (2024)
- Algeria ranks 20 of 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #188 of 216 (2024)
- Algeria ranks 188 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 22.8% (2024)
- Algeria (0.6%) is below the average of 22.8% across the 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $1.8 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Algeria (2024)
- 77.4% (2024)
- 77.4% of the population in Algeria used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 46.8 million (2024)
- Algeria had a population of 46.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.6% | +0.0 pp |
| 2020 | 0.6% | +0.0 pp |
| 2015 | 0.6% | +0.0 pp |
| 2010 | 0.6% | +0.0 pp |
| 2005 | 0.6% | −0.2 pp |
| 2000 | 0.8% | −0.1 pp |
| 1995 | 0.9% | −0.2 pp |
| 1990 | 1.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Algeria were international migrants?
0.6% of the population in Algeria were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the international migrant population data for Algeria come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Algeria is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Algeria changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 1.1% in 1990 to 0.6% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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