Urbanization Growth in Algeria from 1990 to 2023

From 1990 to 2023, Algeria’s urbanization rate grew from 52.1% to 75.3%, reflecting a significant shift toward urban living. This trend can be linked to Algeria’s expanding economy and government efforts to modernize urban infrastructure, especially in major cities like Algiers and Oran. The 1990s marked the start of steady urbanization despite political challenges, with annual increases averaging around 0.8%. Post-2000, growth accelerated as industrial development and public housing initiatives encouraged rural migration to urban centers. By the 2010s, nearly 70% of Algeria’s population resided in urban areas, and by 2023, three-quarters of the population were city dwellers. Algeria’s urbanization aligns with broader North African trends where economic opportunities and modern services increasingly concentrate in urban settings.