Capital of Algeria: Algiers
The capital of Algeria is Algiers. Algeria sits in Africa, has a population of 44,903,225, and uses the DZD. Official languages include Arabic, Berber.
Quick facts
- Capital: Algiers
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~44,903,225
- Area: 2,381,741 km²
- Population density: 18.9 people per km²
- Official languages: Arabic, Berber
- Currency: DZD
- ISO code: DZ
How big is Algeria?
By population, Algeria ranks 34th in the world, holding roughly 0.56% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 10th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Algeria has 18.9 people per square kilometre, which is about 3.1 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Algeria is the 10th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Algeria in population are Iraq (44,496,122) and Argentina (46,234,830).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Democratic Republic of the Congo (2,344,858 km²) and Saudi Arabia (2,149,690 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Bahrain, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti and Egypt, and 19 others.
Algeria uses the DZD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Algeria in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Algeria belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Algeria and a page on the flag of Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
What is the population of Algeria?
About 44,903,225, making it the 34th most populous country in the world.
How big is Algeria?
2,381,741 square kilometres, ranking 10th by land area, at a density of 18.9 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Algeria use?
The DZD, which no other country uses.