Side-by-side comparison of The Gambia and Algeria across population, economy, quality of life, and more. Data updated 2026.
| Indicator | The Gambia | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,523,327 | 47,735,685 |
| Area (km²) | 11,300 | 2,381,740 |
| GDP (PPP) | $8.37B | $722.91B |
| GDP per capita | $3,000 | $15,400 |
| Life Expectancy | 68.4 | 77.9 |
| Birth Rate | 26.5 | 19.6 |
| Death Rate | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Literacy Rate | 51.6% | - |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Inflation | 11.6% | 4.0% |
| Internet Users | 46.0% | 77.0% |
| Military (% GDP) | 0.60% | 8.00% |
| Coastline (km) | 80 | 998 |
| Highest Elevation (m) | 63 | 2,908 |