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Algeria

Country in North Africa

POPULATION
46M
ACTIVE PERSONNEL
130K
BUDGET
$10B
NUCLEAR WARHEADS
0
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
0
MACSI
37
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Algeria

Multi-dimensional military power index · 0–100
Land Power
55
Air Power
50
Naval Power
45
Leadership
30
Strategic
15
Industry
25
C4ISR
25
Logistics
30
Economy
40
Geo-Strategic
40
MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
37
Algeria MACSI Rating
31/190
WORLD RANKING
Algeria · 10 axes scored
Land Power
55
Air Power
50
Naval Power
45
Leadership
30
Strategic
15
Industry
25
C4ISR
25
Logistics
30
Economy
40
Geo-Strategic
40
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
Algeria
Government
Republic
Population
45.61M
Area
2,381,741 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$180.0B
Active Personnel
130.0K
Reserve Personnel
150.0K
Defense Budget
$10.0B · %6 GDP
Conscription
Selective
⚠ ONGOING CONFLICT
Battle of Ferkouia
2015 · to present
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
37
TIER D MACSI · ABSOLUTE POWER · #31 WORLD
Land Power
55
Air Power
50
Naval Power
45
Leadership
30
Strategic
15
Industry
25
C4ISR
25
Logistics
30
Economy
40
Geo-Strategic
40
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
#CountryOverallLandAirNavalLeadershipStrategicIndustryC4ISRLogisticsEconomy
#29Egypt37454242352228284030
#30Saudi Arabia37324830283022303555
#31Algeria37555045301525253040
#32Canada37253230502030583563
#33Taiwan37353830422838403544
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 45.6M
Active130K
Reserve150K
Paramilitary180K
Mobilization capacity: %1.01 of total population
Economic Burden
$10.0B 6% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $219/yr
Per Soldier $76,923/yr
Above World Average (avg 2.3%)
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 12
Total Airports 136
Major Ports 4
Coastline 998 km
Oil Production 1.3M bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
  • Active Personnel 130,000
  • Reserve Personnel 150,000
  • Paramilitary Personnel 180,000
  • Total Military Personnel 280,000
  • Available for Military Service 11,000,000
  • Reaching Military Age Annually 450,000
  • Conscription Status Selective
  • Conscription Duration (days) 12 day
02 Land Forces 12
03 Air Forces 12
  • Total Aircraft 500
  • Fighter Aircraft Count 150
  • Ground Attack Aircraft Count 30
  • Bomber Aircraft Count 8
  • Transport Aircraft Count 40
  • Tanker Aircraft Count 3
  • AWACS Count 4
  • Trainer Aircraft Count 50
  • Total Helicopters 140
  • Attack Helicopter Count 40
  • Transport Helicopter Count 60
  • UAV Count 50
04 Naval Forces 11
  • Total Ships 11
  • Aircraft Carrier Count 0
  • Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
  • Cruiser Count 0
  • Destroyer Count 0
  • Frigate Count 6
  • Corvette Count 3
  • Total Submarines 6
  • SSN Count 0
  • SSBN Count 0
  • Patrol Boat Count 2
05 Strategic Forces 9
06 Budget & Economy 10
  • Defense Budget (USD) 10,000,000,000 USD
  • Defense Budget (% of GDP) 6 %
  • Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 219 USD
  • GDP (Nominal, USD) 180,000,000,000 USD
  • GDP (PPP, USD) 550,000,000,000 USD
  • Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
  • Arms Imports (USD) 1,200,000,000 USD
  • Defense Industry Rank 0
  • Defense Industry Size (USD) 0 USD
  • Defense Sector Employment 0
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
  • Military Airport Count 12
  • Total Airport Count 136
  • Major Port Count 4
  • Oil Production (bbl/day) 1,300,000 bbl/day
  • Oil Reserves (bbl) 12,200,000,000 bbl
  • Coastline (km) 998 km
08 Demographics 5
  • Total Population 45,606,480
  • Military Age Population 12,000,000
  • Urban Population (%) 74 %
  • Literacy Rate (%) 81 %
  • Area (km²) 2,381,741 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
03 / Inventory · 398 systems · 76 categories · 12,318 units
Force Composition
Not yet entered. This chart will populate automatically once inventory data is added.
Status & Age Distribution
Status
335
Active 335 Retired 63
Age Profile
42years
average
%4
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1954–2025
Inventory 398 systems · 31 categories · 12,318 units
ARMOURED VEHICLES
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
FIREARMS
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
OPTICS & TARGETING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
TANKER AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
SUBMARINES
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
CRUISE MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RADAR SYSTEMS
LAUNCH VEHICLES
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · 1 companies · 2 systems produced · 38 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$1.2 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-1.2 Mr
NET IMPORTER
In exports 69
In imports 42
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $26.3 per citizen
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Fully State1
SECTOR STARS
SECTOR HERITAGE
Sector average age 49 years
PRODUCTION PROFILE
2
Total Systems
1
Ongoing
1
Ended
60
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 1 · No Longer Produced 1
Naval 2
🎖 Highest MASS score: Adhafer-class corvette (72) Methodology →
ALL COMPANIES 1 companies · 1 active
Company Revenue Systems Score
Établissement de construction et de réparation navale — 1 —
Production 2 systems · 1 categories
Show:
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 38 import
DirectionYearCounterpartyProduct / ServiceQuantityAmountTypeStatus
↘2025United KingdomAW159 Wildcat3—new-buildordered
↘—→2025RussiaSukhoi Su-34——new-buildDelivered
↘2023SerbiaNora B-5248—new-buildordered
↘2023TurkeyTAI Anka10—new-buildordered
↘—→2023RussiaSukhoi Su-3514—new-buildDelivered
↘—→2017RussiaBuk missile system48—new-buildDelivered
↘—→2016RussiaTOS-118—new-buildDelivered
↘2015RussiaMi-26T28—SaleDelivered
↘2014RussiaMi-26T26—SaleDelivered
↘2014GermanyTPz Fuchs 2——license-productionordered
↘—→2014People's Republic of ChinaPLZ-4550—new-buildDelivered
↘2011ItalyA244-S torpedo25—new-buildordered
↘—→2009South AfricaMarauder2—new-buildDelivered
↘2006→2009RussiaTank T-90185$463 Mnew-buildDelivered
↘1999RussiaBM-30 Smerch18—new-buildDelivered
↘1990→1991People's Republic of ChinaType 206-class gunboat7—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1987RomaniaABI (military land vehicle)10—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1982RussiaRomeo-class submarine2—second-handDelivered
↘1980→1981RussiaNanuchka-class corvette3—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1980RussiaKoni-class frigate3—new-buildDelivered
↘1978ItalyLerici-class minehunter2—new-buildDelivered
↘1978EgyptWalid20—new-buildDelivered
↘1977RussiaBTR-50130—second-handDelivered
↘—→1971RussiaSukhoi Su-740—new-buildDelivered
↘1968RussiaProject 254K-class minesweeper2—new-buildDelivered
↘1968RussiaProject 254 minesweeper2—new-buildDelivered
↘1967RussiaProject 183R6—new-buildDelivered
↘1965→1966RussiaIlyushin Il-2814—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1965FrancePanhard AML54—new-buildDelivered
↘—Czech RepublicMG 34——license-production
↘—LuxembourgSola submachine gun——illicitDelivered
↘—People's Republic of ChinaWZ551——new-buildDelivered
↘—EgyptFahd53—new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaAK-103——new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaKoni-class frigate1—new-buildDelivered
↘—GermanyMEKO 200-class frigate2—new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaProject 636 submarine4—new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaBMPT Terminator——Delivered
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ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE38transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
—
0transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$739 M
38transactions
Σ TOTAL
$739 M
38transactions
CountryExport (→)Import (←)Total
Russia—$739 M$739 M
Sum of all defense deals in our database, adjusted to 2025 prices (CPI). Exports (→) are what this country sold, imports (←) what it bought. Covers only transactions recorded in our archive; the real historical total is higher.
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05 / History & Conflicts · 10 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Early Cold War
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age 1850–1913
—
World War I 1914–1918
—
Interwar Period 1919–1938
—
World War II 1939–1945
—
Early Cold War 1946–1962
9
Cold War 1963–1991
6
Post-Cold War 1992–2009
4
Modern Era 2010+
2
Alliance Network by past conflicts
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Algeria · 21 conflicts
21Conflicts
0Wins
0Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
21 primary actor 1954–2015
Human Cost · Algeria
300Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.

📜 Chronological Conflict List

21 conflicts · newest to oldest
Conflict Years Opponent Role Outcome
Battle of Ferkouia 2015–present AQIM Primary —
War in the Sahel Interstate 2011–present Intervention Primary —
Beni Douala Operations 2008–present AQIM Primary —
Insurgency in the Maghreb Interstate 2002–present Al-Qaeda Primary —
United Nations Operation in Somalia II Special Op. 1993–1995 Intervention Primary —
Tamesguida ambush Civil War 1992–present Intervention Primary —
1980 Gafsa Uprising Special Op. 1980 Intervention Primary —
Western Sahara War Interstate 1975–1991 Moroccan Armed Forces (1975–1979) (1977-1978) Primary —
1967 Algerian coup d'état attempt Coup 1967 Algerian People's National Army rebels Primary —
Simba Rebellion Insurgency 1964 Intervention Primary —
Sand War Interstate 1963–1964 Support: Primary Draw
Socialist Forces Front rebellion in Algeria Insurgency 1963–1964 Socialist Forces Front Primary —
Battle of Djbel Bouk'hil Proxy 1961 France Primary —
Challe Plan Special Op. 1959–1961 France Primary —
Battle of Fellaoucene Proxy 1957–present France Primary —
Battle of El Menaouer 1957–present France Primary —
Battle of Algiers Proxy 1957 {{ubl Primary —
Ambush of Oued Zeggar 1957–present France Primary —
Battle of Agounennda Proxy 1957 French Republic Primary —
Operation Blue Bird Special Op. 1956–present "Force K" Primary —
Algerian War Interstate 1954–1962 {{plainlist| FLN MNA PCA}} Primary —
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
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01Personnel
Active Personnel
130,000+%238440,000 ▲
Reserve Personnel
150,000+%220480,000 ▲
Paramilitary Personnel
180,000+%121397,000 ▲
Total Military Personnel
280,000+%229920,000 ▲
Available for Military Service
11,000,000+%12725,000,000 ▲
Reaching Military Age Annually
450,000+%1671,200,000 ▲
Conscription Duration (days)
12 day=12 day
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
2,400+%714,100 ▲
IFV Count
1,200+%1923,500 ▲
APC Count
1,500+%2335,000 ▲
Recon Vehicle Count
200+%5001,200 ▲
MRAP Count
500+%2001,500 ▲
Towed Artillery Count
600+%2332,000 ▲
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
300+%2331,000 ▲
MLRS Count
200+%150500 ▲
Mortar Count
1,000+%2003,000 ▲
ATGM Launcher Count
800+%1502,000 ▲
SHORAD Count
0+%100500 ▲
MANPADS Count
1,000+%2003,000 ▲
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
500+%1201,100 ▲
Fighter Aircraft Count
150+%133350 ▲
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
30+%300120 ▲
Bomber Aircraft Count
▲ 8+%1000
Transport Aircraft Count
40+%150100 ▲
Tanker Aircraft Count
3+%23310 ▲
AWACS Count
4+%255 ▲
Trainer Aircraft Count
50+%200150 ▲
Total Helicopters
140+%114300 ▲
Attack Helicopter Count
40+%275150 ▲
Transport Helicopter Count
60+%67100 ▲
UAV Count
50+%300200 ▲
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
11+%809100 ▲
Aircraft Carrier Count
0+%1002 ▲
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
0=0
Cruiser Count
0=0
Destroyer Count
0+%1002 ▲
Frigate Count
6+%177 ▲
Corvette Count
3+%334 ▲
Total Submarines
6+%338 ▲
SSN Count
0=0
SSBN Count
0=0
Patrol Boat Count
2×20.040 ▲
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
0=0
Deployed Warhead Count
0=0
ICBM Count
0=0
SLBM Count
0=0
IRBM Count
0=0
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
▲ 10,000,000,000 USD+%965,100,000,000 USD
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
▲ 6 %+%504 %
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
▲ 219 USD+%38745 USD
GDP (Nominal, USD)
180,000,000,000 USD+%165477,800,000,000 USD ▲
GDP (PPP, USD)
550,000,000,000 USD+%1641,450,000,000,000 USD ▲
Arms Exports (USD)
0 USD+%1001,200,000,000 USD ▲
Arms Imports (USD)
1,200,000,000 USD+%1082,500,000,000 USD ▲
Defense Industry Rank
0+%10015 ▲
Defense Industry Size (USD)
0 USD+%1001,100,000,000 USD ▲
Defense Sector Employment
0+%100150,000 ▲
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
12+%10825 ▲
Total Airport Count
▲ 136+%5886
Major Port Count
4+%15010 ▲
Oil Production (bbl/day)
▲ 1,300,000 bbl/day+%97660,000 bbl/day
Oil Reserves (bbl)
▲ 12,200,000,000 bbl+%2493,500,000,000 bbl
Coastline (km)
998 km+%1452,450 km ▲
08Demographics
Total Population
45,606,480+%147112,716,598 ▲
Military Age Population
12,000,000+%15030,000,000 ▲
Urban Population (%)
▲ 74 %+%7243 %
Literacy Rate (%)
▲ 81 %+%1471 %
Area (km²)
▲ 2,381,741 km²+%1381,002,450 km²
📚 Sources
  1. Publicly available open sources and databases.