Side-by-side comparison of Egypt and Algeria across population, economy, quality of life, and more. Data updated 2026.
| Indicator | Egypt | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 112,870,457 | 47,735,685 |
| Area (km²) | 1,001,450 | 2,381,740 |
| GDP (PPP) | $1.96T | $722.91B |
| GDP per capita | $16,800 | $15,400 |
| Life Expectancy | 75.0 | 77.9 |
| Birth Rate | 18.6 | 19.6 |
| Death Rate | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Literacy Rate | 79.5% | - |
| Unemployment | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Inflation | 28.3% | 4.0% |
| Internet Users | 73.0% | 77.0% |
| Military (% GDP) | 0.70% | 8.00% |
| Coastline (km) | 2,450 | 998 |
| Highest Elevation (m) | 2,629 | 2,908 |