As of 2024, the top 1% in Algeria earned 23.25% of total national income, while the bottom 50% received just 15.78%. Algeria’s income inequality has increased since 1980, when the top 1% share was 15.72%.
Key Income Distribution Metrics for Algeria in 2024
In 2024, income in Algeria was distributed as follows: the wealthiest 1% of the population captured 23.25% of total national income, which is notably higher than the global average of 16.17%. Meanwhile, the bottom half of earners received 15.78% of income, slightly higher than the global average of 14.97%.
| Metric | Algeria | Global Average |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Income Share | 23.25% | 16.17% |
| Top 10% Income Share | 50.10% | 45.21% |
| Bottom 50% Income Share | 15.78% | 14.97% |
How Has Income Inequality Changed in Algeria?
Top 1% Income Share Trend (1980-2024)
The share of income going to Algeria’s top 1% has increased over the past 44 years. In 1980, the top 1% captured 15.72% of national income. By 2024, this figure had risen by 7.53 percentage points to 23.25%.
Top 10% vs Bottom 50% Income Gap Over Time
The income gap between the top 10% and bottom 50% in Algeria has widened over this period. In 1980, the top 10% earned 46.60% while the bottom 50% received 15.08%. By 2024, these figures shifted to 50.10% and 15.78% respectively.
| Year | Top 1% | Top 10% | Bottom 50% | Gap (Top 10 – Bottom 50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 15.72% | 46.60% | 15.08% | 31.52 pp |
| 1986 | 15.72% | 46.60% | 15.08% | 31.52 pp |
| 1992 | 15.72% | 46.60% | 15.08% | 31.52 pp |
| 1998 | 15.72% | 46.60% | 15.08% | 31.52 pp |
| 2004 | 15.72% | 46.60% | 15.08% | 31.52 pp |
| 2010 | 15.89% | 43.92% | 17.88% | 26.04 pp |
| 2016 | 23.25% | 50.10% | 15.78% | 34.32 pp |
| 2022 | 23.25% | 50.10% | 15.78% | 34.32 pp |
How Algeria Compares Globally
Algeria vs Africa Average
Compared to other countries in Africa, Algeria’s top 1% income share of 23.25% is notably higher than the regional average of 15.62%. The bottom 50% in Algeria receives 15.78% of income, compared to the Africa average of 13.46%.
Where Algeria Ranks Among All Countries
- Top 1% income concentration: Algeria ranks 11th out of 184 countries (higher rank = more concentrated wealth at the top)
- Bottom 50% income share: Algeria ranks 79th out of 184 countries (higher rank = larger share for the bottom half)
Countries with similar income inequality levels to Algeria include Botswana, Saudi Arabia's wealth gap, income distribution in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income share of the top 1% in Algeria?
As of 2024, the top 1% in Algeria earned 23.25% of total national income. This level of concentration is considered very high by international standards.
Is income inequality increasing or decreasing in Algeria?
Income inequality in Algeria has increased since 1980. The top 1% income share moved from 15.72% in 1980 to 23.25% in 2024.
What percentage of income goes to the bottom 50% in Algeria?
In 2024, the bottom 50% of earners in Algeria received 15.78% of total national income. This compares with the top 10% who captured 50.10%.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Data source: World Inequality Database (WID). This dataset covers income distribution metrics for 199 countries from 1980 to 2024.