Population
Algeria is higher
Algeria records 46,814,308, about 6.34× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Algeria is higher
Algeria records 2,381,740 km², about 1.35× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Algeria is higher
Algeria records $269.32 billion, about 5.55× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇩🇿 Algeria46,814,308
🇱🇾 Libya7,381,023
Algeria’s population is 534% larger than that of Libya, a difference of 39,433,285.
Surface area
🇩🇿 Algeria2,381,740 km²
🇱🇾 Libya1,759,540 km²
Algeria’s surface area is 35% larger than that of Libya, a difference of 622,200 km².
Population density
🇩🇿 Algeria19.7 /km²
🇱🇾 Libya4.2 /km²
Algeria’s population density is 369% higher than that of Libya, a difference of 15.5 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇩🇿 Algeria$269.32 billion · 2024
🇱🇾 Libya$48.49 billion · 2024
Algeria’s nominal GDP is 455% larger than that of Libya, a difference of $220.84 billion.
GDP per capita
🇩🇿 Algeria$5,753 · 2024
🇱🇾 Libya$6,569 · 2024
Libya’s GDP per capita is 14% higher than that of Algeria, a difference of $816.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Algiers
Tripolis
Population
46,814,308
7,381,023
Surface area
2,381,740 km²
1,759,540 km²
Population density
19.7 /km²
4.2 /km²
Nominal GDP
$269.32 billion · 2024
$48.49 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$5,753 · 2024
$6,569 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Northern Africa
Currency
Algerian dinar · DZD · دج
Libyan dinar · LYD · د.ل
Nationality
Algerian
Libyan
Phone code
+213
+218
Internet domain
.dz
.ly
ISO codes
DZ / DZA
LY / LBY
Time zone
Africa/Algiers
Africa/Tripoli
Native name
الجزائر
ليبيا
| Measure | Algeria | Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Algiers | Tripolis |
| Population | 46,814,308 | 7,381,023 |
| Surface area | 2,381,740 km² | 1,759,540 km² |
| Population density | 19.7 /km² | 4.2 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $269.32 billion · 2024 | $48.49 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $5,753 · 2024 | $6,569 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa | Northern Africa |
| Currency | Algerian dinar · DZD · دج | Libyan dinar · LYD · د.ل |
| Nationality | Algerian | Libyan |
| Phone code | +213 | +218 |
| Internet domain | .dz | .ly |
| ISO codes | DZ / DZA | LY / LBY |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers | Africa/Tripoli |
| Native name | الجزائر | ليبيا |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Algeria
Algeria, the largest country in Africa, stretches from the sparkling Mediterranean coast to the sweeping Sahara Desert, offering a dramatic tapestry of landscapes, histories, and cultures that captivate travelers and scholars alike.
Full Algeria profile →About Libya
Libya, officially the State of Libya, occupies the north‑east corner of the African continent and is the largest country in Africa by area. The nation is a unitary republic that governs across the western reaches of the Sahara Desert, along the Mediterranean coast, and across the high interior plateau.
Full Libya profile →Algeria & Libya: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
What is the population of Algeria?
Algeria has a recorded population of approximately 46,814,308 people.
How big is Algeria?
Algeria covers an area of about 2,381,740 km².
What is the population density of Algeria?
Algeria has a population density of roughly 19.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Algeria?
Algeria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $269.32 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Algeria?
Algeria has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,753.
What currency is used in Algeria?
Algeria uses the Algerian dinar (DZD), with the symbol دج.
Where is Algeria located?
Algeria is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Algeria?
The native name of Algeria is الجزائر.
What are people from Algeria called?
People from Algeria are referred to as Algerian.
What is the phone calling code for Algeria?
The international dialing code for Algeria is +213.
What is the internet domain for Algeria?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Algeria is .dz.
What time zone is Algeria in?
Algeria uses the Africa/Algiers time zone.
What is Algeria known for?
Algeria, the largest country in Africa, stretches from the sparkling Mediterranean coast to the sweeping Sahara Desert, offering a dramatic tapestry of landscapes, histories, and cultures that captivate travelers and scholars alike.
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripolis.
What is the population of Libya?
Libya has a recorded population of approximately 7,381,023 people.
How big is Libya?
Libya covers an area of about 1,759,540 km².
What is the population density of Libya?
Libya has a population density of roughly 4.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Libya?
Libya has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $48.49 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Libya?
Libya has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,569.
What currency is used in Libya?
Libya uses the Libyan dinar (LYD), with the symbol د.ل.
Where is Libya located?
Libya is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Libya?
The native name of Libya is ليبيا.
What are people from Libya called?
People from Libya are referred to as Libyan.
What is the phone calling code for Libya?
The international dialing code for Libya is +218.
What is the internet domain for Libya?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Libya is .ly.
What time zone is Libya in?
Libya uses the Africa/Tripoli time zone.
What is Libya known for?
Libya, officially the State of Libya, occupies the north‑east corner of the African continent and is the largest country in Africa by area. The nation is a unitary republic that governs across the western reaches of the Sahara Desert, along the Mediterranean coast, and across the high interior plateau.