Side-by-side comparison of Senegal and Algeria across population, economy, quality of life, and more. Data updated 2026.
| Indicator | Senegal | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,847,519 | 47,735,685 |
| Area (km²) | 196,722 | 2,381,740 |
| GDP (PPP) | $83.18B | $722.91B |
| GDP per capita | $4,500 | $15,400 |
| Life Expectancy | 70.6 | 77.9 |
| Birth Rate | 29.5 | 19.6 |
| Death Rate | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Literacy Rate | 50.4% | - |
| Unemployment | 3.0% | 11.5% |
| Inflation | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Internet Users | 61.0% | 77.0% |
| Military (% GDP) | 1.60% | 8.00% |
| Coastline (km) | 531 | 998 |
| Highest Elevation (m) | 648 | 2,908 |