Weekly trends IMF report: Diversification remains theoretical The Fund recommended accelerating economic diversification. Algeria’s non-hydrocarbon exports accounted for 3.8% of total exports in 2023, down from 4.1% in 2022. The report highlighted the absence of measurable improvements in private sector employment, which remains at 12% of total employment, compared to 22% in Morocco and 18% … Read more
Energy and water security dominate Algeria’s economic agenda In parallel, Sonatrach reported three new oil and gas discoveries in the Berkine and Illizi basins. Combined reserves estimate 1.2 trillion cubic feet of gas and 50 million barrels of condensate. These finds follow Algeria’s 2023 pledge to increase gas exports to Europe by 30% by 2027, … Read more
This week’s developments in Algeria reflect three core trends: heightened state intervention in key sectors, persistent structural economic weaknesses, and new opportunities in energy and infrastructure. The government tightened control over football, tourism, and trade while facing IMF criticism over GDP inflation and lack of diversification. Energy projects advanced, real estate and pharmaceutical ties expanded, … Read more
Headline recap Food Security & Climate Vulnerability Demographic data from HESPRESS English showed fertility rates in Algeria at 2.5 children per woman in 2024, down from 3.0 in 2015. The National Office of Statistics (ONS) attributes the decline to rising urbanization and delayed marriages, with projections indicating a fertility rate of 2.1 by 2030. Analysts … Read more
Algeria’s economic and political landscape shifted on multiple fronts this week. Energy projects advanced with China and Europe, while the IMF issued warnings on structural failures. Water security became a priority with new desalination contracts. Football regulations tightened, and counterterrorism operations continued in the south. Tourism and transport infrastructure saw incremental progress. Energy: China’s expanding … Read more
Regional instability and energy stakes Algeria’s influence in the Sahel remains fragile despite its historical role as a mediator. The recent turmoil in Mali has exposed the limits of Algiers’ diplomatic leverage. The country’s efforts to reclaim its position as a regional stabilizer face growing challenges from shifting alliances and military interventions. The energy sector … Read more
Economic signals: Oil, gas and foreign investment In related infrastructure, Sonatrach’s desalination initiative, led by its newly formed Desalination Division, aims to add 1.2 million cubic meters per day of treated water capacity by 2030. Three new plants are under construction in Oran, Mostaganem and Béchar, with a combined investment of $1.8 billion. The program … Read more
This week’s developments in Algeria span infrastructure expansion, economic warnings, security operations, and sector-specific shifts. The government advanced transport and energy projects while the IMF highlighted structural economic weaknesses. Tourism and food security faced setbacks. Entrepreneurs and investors saw new opportunities in mining, energy, and construction, but regulatory and macroeconomic risks persisted. Infrastructure and transport: … Read more
Energy and industrial strategy: capacity expansions and new projects In parallel, Algeria and Turkey agreed to expand bilateral trade during a meeting in Ankara. Trade volume reached $5.1 billion in 2023, up 22% year-on-year, with Algerian exports—primarily hydrocarbons and phosphates—accounting for 83% of the total. Turkish firms are involved in several Algerian infrastructure projects, including … Read more
Water: A Desperate Race Against Scarcity Algeria’s water crisis is no longer a distant threat—it is a defining economic and social challenge. The country’s reliance on desalination has become a cornerstone of survival, with state-owned Sonatrach leading a major expansion of plants to secure supplies by 2030. Three new desalination facilities are already under construction, … Read more