MigrantoImmigrants in Algeria
250.9K foreigners live in Algeria — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Algeria by country
The 3 largest groups make up 85% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Western Sahara | 168862 |
| Palestine | 32225 |
| Somalia | 11773 |
| Syria | 8038 |
| Iraq | 7711 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3992 |
| Yemen | 2404 |
| Libya | 2364 |
| Jordan | 2296 |
| Sudan | 1623 |
| Indonesia | 1467 |
| Lebanon | 1242 |
| Kuwait | 1215 |
| USA | 1111 |
| Malaysia | 890 |
| Russia | 813 |
| United Kingdom | 810 |
| Germany | 789 |
| Italy | 751 |
| France | 563 |
By region of origin
74% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Algeria in numbers
84% of all emigrants from Western Sahara live in Algeria
No other country has more people born in Western Sahara.
Western Sahara are the largest group by a wide margin
67% of all immigrants were born in Western Sahara, while the next group accounts for just 13%.
Immigrant population in Algeria over time
Foreigners living in Algeria, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 258623 |
| 1995 | 250204 |
| 2000 | 241786 |
| 2005 | 191145 |
| 2010 | 210024 |
| 2015 | 231590 |
| 2020 | 242157 |
| 2024 | 250939 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Algeria, by year
| Year | Western Sahara | Palestinians | Somalis | Syrians | Iraqis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 167905 | 36004 | 926 | 3550 | 918 |
| 1995 | 166903 | 33836 | 6248 | 3312 | 4249 |
| 2000 | 165911 | 31667 | 11570 | 3073 | 7579 |
| 2005 | 131163 | 25035 | 9147 | 2429 | 5992 |
| 2010 | 144125 | 27509 | 10050 | 2669 | 6584 |
| 2015 | 156658 | 29900 | 10923 | 6211 | 7156 |
| 2020 | 162952 | 31097 | 11361 | 7757 | 7441 |
| 2024 | 168862 | 32225 | 11773 | 8038 | 7711 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Algeria
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Algeria
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Algeria?
Around 250.9K immigrants live in Algeria — the world's #103 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Algeria are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Algeria — that's 250.9K out of a total population of 46.8M.
Where do most immigrants in Algeria come from?
Most immigrants in Algeria come from Western Sahara, Palestine and Somalia — these three countries account for about 85% of all immigrants.
How many Western Sahara live in Algeria?
Around 168.9K Western Sahara live in Algeria — about 67% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Algeria growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Algeria has grown from 231.6K to 250.9K, about 8%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Algeria come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Algeria. Their children born in Algeria are not included.
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