The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Algeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) will surpass $317 billion in 2026, positioning the country as the largest economy in the Maghreb region.
According to the latest data published on the IMF’s official website, Algeria’s nominal GDP is forecast to reach $317.17 billion in 2026, up from $285.72 billion in 2025, representing growth of approximately 3.8 percent.
On that basis, Algeria would rank first in the Maghreb and fourth on the African continent by GDP.
Measured by purchasing power parity (PPP), Algeria’s projected 2026 GDP rises to an estimated $914.54 billion. The PPP metric adjusts for differences in price levels across countries, accounting for variations in the cost of living and the prices of goods and services, thereby providing a more accurate assessment of an economy’s real productive capacity independent of exchange-rate fluctuations.
Unlike nominal GDP, which relies on official exchange rates, the PPP-based calculation offers a broader picture of Algeria’s true economic weight in terms of production and consumption.
