Algeria: Percent female population

The latest value from 2024 is 49 percent, an increase from 48.99 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 49.99 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Algeria from 1960 to 2024 is 48.61 percent. The minimum value, 48.27 percent, was reached in 1966 while the maximum of 49.53 percent was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.