Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Algeria
Algeria: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 318,857 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Algeria, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Algeria is 318,857, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 100.1% on the previous year and up 110.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Algeria peaked at 3.82 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, -446.25 million, in 2023.
Algeria ranks 133rd of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -3.00 million | — |
| 2006 | -5.00 million | +66.7% |
| 2007 | -188,329 | -96.2% |
| 2008 | -208,729 | +10.8% |
| 2009 | -60,284 | -71.1% |
| 2010 | 3.82 million | -6442.6% |
| 2011 | -1.30 million | -134.0% |
| 2012 | -8.87 million | +583.2% |
| 2013 | 223,822 | -102.5% |
| 2014 | -3.12 million | -1494.5% |
| 2015 | 173,652 | -105.6% |
| 2016 | 611,472 | +252.1% |
| 2017 | 717,789 | +17.4% |
| 2018 | 156,243 | -78.2% |
| 2019 | -442,606 | -383.3% |
| 2020 | -41.33 million | +9237.0% |
| 2021 | -49.98 million | +20.9% |
| 2022 | -1.67 million | -96.7% |
| 2023 | -446.25 million | +26637.0% |
| 2024 | 318,857 | -100.1% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 318,857 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.52 million, 3% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 318,857 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 28.36 million, 1% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Algeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -26637.0% | -1.67 million | -446.25 million |
| 2020 | -9237.0% | -442,606 | -41.33 million |
| 2010 | +6442.6% | -60,284 | 3.82 million |
| 2014 | -1494.5% | 223,822 | -3.12 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.69 million | -5.00 million | -60,284 | 5 |
| 2010s | -802,819 | -8.87 million | 3.82 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -107.78 million | -446.25 million | 318,857 | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Algeria
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0024 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 14.63 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 2.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 10.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0024 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 14.63 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 2.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Algeria?
- Capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Algeria was 318,857 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.82 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -446.25 million in 2023.
- How does Algeria rank for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Algeria ranks 133rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.