Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Algeria
Algeria: Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) was 23.81 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Algeria, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 23.81 for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in 2024.
The figure is down 10.7% on the previous year and up 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Algeria peaked at 54.69 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.66, in 2016.
That places Algeria 11th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.39 | — |
| 2011 | 17 | +27.0% |
| 2012 | 21.18 | +24.6% |
| 2013 | 22.41 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 20.69 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 12.18 | -41.1% |
| 2016 | 6.66 | -45.3% |
| 2017 | 9.14 | +37.3% |
| 2018 | 17.1 | +87.0% |
| 2019 | 13.34 | -22.0% |
| 2020 | 7.46 | -44.1% |
| 2021 | 22.4 | +200.3% |
| 2022 | 54.69 | +144.1% |
| 2023 | 26.66 | -51.3% |
| 2024 | 23.81 | -10.7% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 23.81 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.0444, 536.9× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 23.81 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.16, 20.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.31 | 6.66 | 22.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27 | 7.46 | 54.69 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More energy & mining data for Algeria
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 4.2% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Algeria?
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Algeria was 23.81 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 54.69 in 2022.
- What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.66 in 2016.
- How does Algeria rank for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production)?
- Algeria ranks 11th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) (billions of nominal United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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