Algeria: total labor force 2004-2023

The total number of people in the labor force in Algeria increased by 0.4 million people (+3.07 percent) since the previous year. Therefore, the number of people in the labor force in Algeria reached a peak in 2023 with 13.43 million people.
The labor force is the total number of people aged 15 and older currently employed, those unemployed but seeking work, and first-time job-seekers. It excludes individuals who are unemployed and not seeking employment, such as students and retirees.

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Total number of people in the labor force in Algeria from 2004 to 2023 (in millions)

Characteristic	Number of people in millions
2023	13.43
2022	13.02
2021	12.2
2020	11.88
2019	12.4
2018	12.23
2017	12.07
2016	11.92
2015	11.71
2014	11.28
2013	11.79
2012	11.29
2011	11.07
2010	10.83
2009	10.55
2008	10.4
2007	10.24
2006	10.08
2005	9.92
2004	9.75

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Release date

March 2024

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Region

Algeria

Survey time period

2004 to 2023

Age group

15 years and older

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded.
Data are estimates.

The source adds the following information:
'Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers.'

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