MigrantoImmigrants in Algeria
250.9K foreign-born residents — the #103 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Africa is the leading region of origin at 74%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Algeria.
Algeria is a primary destination for emigrants from Western Sahara
Algeria attracts 84% of all emigrants from Western Sahara, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Western Sahara is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Western Sahara accounts for 67% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 13%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 258623 |
| 1995 | 250204 |
| 2000 | 241786 |
| 2005 | 191145 |
| 2010 | 210024 |
| 2015 | 231590 |
| 2020 | 242157 |
| 2024 | 250939 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Western Sahara | Palestine | Somalia | Syria | Iraq |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Algeria as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Algeria
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Algeria?
Around 250.9K foreign-born residents live in Algeria, making it the #103-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Algeria changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Algeria has grown from 231.6K to 250.9K people, a growth of about 8%.
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