Population
Algeria is higher
Algeria records 46,814,308, about 1.23× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Algeria is higher
Algeria records 2,381,740 km², about 5.33× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Algeria is higher
Algeria records $269.32 billion, about 1.68× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇩🇿 Algeria46,814,308
🇲🇦 Morocco38,081,173
Algeria’s population is 23% larger than that of Morocco, a difference of 8,733,135.
Surface area
🇩🇿 Algeria2,381,740 km²
🇲🇦 Morocco446,550 km²
Algeria’s surface area is 433% larger than that of Morocco, a difference of 1,935,190 km².
Population density
🇩🇿 Algeria19.7 /km²
🇲🇦 Morocco85.3 /km²
Morocco’s population density is 334% higher than that of Algeria, a difference of 65.6 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇩🇿 Algeria$269.32 billion · 2024
🇲🇦 Morocco$160.61 billion · 2024
Algeria’s nominal GDP is 68% larger than that of Morocco, a difference of $108.71 billion.
GDP per capita
🇩🇿 Algeria$5,753 · 2024
🇲🇦 Morocco$4,153 · 2024
Algeria’s GDP per capita is 39% higher than that of Morocco, a difference of $1,600.
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
Rabat
Population
46,814,308
38,081,173
Surface area
2,381,740 km²
446,550 km²
Population density
19.7 /km²
85.3 /km²
Nominal GDP
$269.32 billion · 2024
$160.61 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$5,753 · 2024
$4,153 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Northern Africa
Currency
Algerian dinar · DZD · دج
Moroccan dirham · MAD · DH
Nationality
Algerian
Moroccan
Phone code
+213
+212
Internet domain
.dz
.ma
ISO codes
DZ / DZA
MA / MAR
Time zone
Africa/Algiers
Africa/Casablanca
Native name
الجزائر
المغرب
| Measure | Algeria | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Algiers | Rabat |
| Population | 46,814,308 | 38,081,173 |
| Surface area | 2,381,740 km² | 446,550 km² |
| Population density | 19.7 /km² | 85.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $269.32 billion · 2024 | $160.61 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $5,753 · 2024 | $4,153 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa | Northern Africa |
| Currency | Algerian dinar · DZD · دج | Moroccan dirham · MAD · DH |
| Nationality | Algerian | Moroccan |
| Phone code | +213 | +212 |
| Internet domain | .dz | .ma |
| ISO codes | DZ / DZA | MA / MAR |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers | Africa/Casablanca |
| Native name | الجزائر | المغرب |
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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 Morocco
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in North‑West Africa bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, Algeria, and Western Sahara.
Full Morocco profile →Algeria & Morocco: 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 Morocco?
The capital of Morocco is Rabat.
What is the population of Morocco?
Morocco has a recorded population of approximately 38,081,173 people.
How big is Morocco?
Morocco covers an area of about 446,550 km².
What is the population density of Morocco?
Morocco has a population density of roughly 85.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Morocco?
Morocco has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $160.61 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Morocco?
Morocco has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,153.
What currency is used in Morocco?
Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD), with the symbol DH.
Where is Morocco located?
Morocco is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Morocco?
The native name of Morocco is المغرب.
What are people from Morocco called?
People from Morocco are referred to as Moroccan.
What is the phone calling code for Morocco?
The international dialing code for Morocco is +212.
What is the internet domain for Morocco?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Morocco is .ma.
What time zone is Morocco in?
Morocco uses the Africa/Casablanca time zone.
What is Morocco known for?
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in North‑West Africa bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, Algeria, and Western Sahara.