Algeria is a country in Northern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 47.4 million people (UN estimate), the 33rd most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1962Population: 33rd
Algeriaアルジェリア
Region
Northern Africa, Africa
Population
about 47.4 million (33rd)
Area
2,381,741 km² (10th)
UN member since
October 8, 1962
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Algeria in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 47.4 million, the 33rd most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 2,381,741 km², the 10th largest of the 193. That is about 6.3 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 20.
Joining the United Nations
Algeria joined the United Nations on October 8, 1962.
That was 6 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Algeria’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Algeria on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Algeria, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 6 UN member states in Northern Africa. The one with the most people is Egypt.