Population
Algeria is higher
Algeria records 46,814,308, about 3.81× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Algeria is higher
Algeria records 2,381,740 km², about 14.6× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Algeria is higher
Algeria records $269.32 billion, about 5.25× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇩🇿 Algeria46,814,308
🇹🇳 Tunisia12,277,109
Algeria’s population is 281% larger than that of Tunisia, a difference of 34,537,199.
Surface area
🇩🇿 Algeria2,381,740 km²
🇹🇳 Tunisia163,610 km²
Algeria’s surface area is about 14.6× that of Tunisia, a difference of 2,218,130 km².
Population density
🇩🇿 Algeria19.7 /km²
🇹🇳 Tunisia75 /km²
Tunisia’s population density is 282% higher than that of Algeria, a difference of 55.4 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇩🇿 Algeria$269.32 billion · 2024
🇹🇳 Tunisia$51.33 billion · 2024
Algeria’s nominal GDP is 425% larger than that of Tunisia, a difference of $217.99 billion.
GDP per capita
🇩🇿 Algeria$5,753 · 2024
🇹🇳 Tunisia$4,181 · 2024
Algeria’s GDP per capita is 38% higher than that of Tunisia, a difference of $1,572.
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
Tunis
Population
46,814,308
12,277,109
Surface area
2,381,740 km²
163,610 km²
Population density
19.7 /km²
75 /km²
Nominal GDP
$269.32 billion · 2024
$51.33 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$5,753 · 2024
$4,181 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Northern Africa
Currency
Algerian dinar · DZD · دج
Tunisian dinar · TND · ت.د
Nationality
Algerian
Tunisian
Phone code
+213
+216
Internet domain
.dz
.tn
ISO codes
DZ / DZA
TN / TUN
Time zone
Africa/Algiers
Africa/Tunis
Native name
الجزائر
تونس
| Measure | Algeria | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Algiers | Tunis |
| Population | 46,814,308 | 12,277,109 |
| Surface area | 2,381,740 km² | 163,610 km² |
| Population density | 19.7 /km² | 75 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $269.32 billion · 2024 | $51.33 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $5,753 · 2024 | $4,181 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa | Northern Africa |
| Currency | Algerian dinar · DZD · دج | Tunisian dinar · TND · ت.د |
| Nationality | Algerian | Tunisian |
| Phone code | +213 | +216 |
| Internet domain | .dz | .tn |
| ISO codes | DZ / DZA | TN / TUN |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers | Africa/Tunis |
| Native name | الجزائر | تونس |
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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 Tunisia
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, a Mediterranean nation where ancient Carthage once rivalled Rome. Compact and diverse, it blends golden beaches, Roman ruins and the edge of the Sahara within a few hours' drive. Its capital, Tunis, overlooks the gulf where one of antiquity's great cities stood.
Full Tunisia profile →Algeria & Tunisia: 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 Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
What is the population of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a recorded population of approximately 12,277,109 people.
How big is Tunisia?
Tunisia covers an area of about 163,610 km².
What is the population density of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a population density of roughly 75 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $51.33 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,181.
What currency is used in Tunisia?
Tunisia uses the Tunisian dinar (TND), with the symbol ت.د.
Where is Tunisia located?
Tunisia is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Tunisia?
The native name of Tunisia is تونس.
What are people from Tunisia called?
People from Tunisia are referred to as Tunisian.
What is the phone calling code for Tunisia?
The international dialing code for Tunisia is +216.
What is the internet domain for Tunisia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tunisia is .tn.
What time zone is Tunisia in?
Tunisia uses the Africa/Tunis time zone.
What is Tunisia known for?
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, a Mediterranean nation where ancient Carthage once rivalled Rome. Compact and diverse, it blends golden beaches, Roman ruins and the edge of the Sahara within a few hours' drive. Its capital, Tunis, overlooks the gulf where one of antiquity's great cities stood.