Algerian Radio
For the third consecutive year, Algeria has solidified its position within the upper-middle-income category, according to the latest classification released by the World Bank Group.
This ranking reflects the progress Algeria has made in recent years regarding economic growth and public investment, alongside improvements in public financial governance.
Based on an analysis of the Gross National Income (GNI) per capita across 218 economies for the year 2025, the classification lists Algeria as one of only eight African nations in the upper-middle-income bracket.
Algeria's GNI per capita reached $5,850 last year, up from $5,370 in 2024. Consequently, Algeria and Libya are the only two countries in North Africa included in this tier.
It is worth noting that in the 2024 classification, Algeria successfully transitioned from the lower-middle-income category to the upper-middle-income category.
At the time, the Ministry of Finance explained that this upward shift reflected a GDP rebasing exercise that increased its overall value, combined with positive outcomes achieved in recent years. These include sustained economic growth, expanded public investment, the strengthening of productive economic sectors, and the consolidation of good governance principles in public financial management.
The World Bank classifies low-income economies as those with a GNI per capita of $1,175 or less for the year 2026. Lower-middle-income economies fall between $1,176 and $4,635, while upper-middle-income economies range from $4,636 to $13,935. Economies exceeding this upper threshold are classified as high-income.
