Algeria: crime and justice

What is the homicide rate in Algeria?

Algeria's intentional homicide rate was 1.2 per 100,000 people in 2023, according to UN Office on Drugs and Crime data on World Bank Open Data, read on 15 October 2026.

The rate counts unlawful killings recorded by the authorities for every 100,000 people. No national recorded crime statistics could be read: the websites of the General Directorate of National Security (police) and the Ministry of Justice could not be reached on 15 October 2026. The justice budget for 2026 is 182.1 billion dinars, according to the 2026 finance bill report.

Official sources: World Bank: intentional homicides, Algeria · Ministry of Finance (DGPP): 2026 finance bill presentation report

How many murders are there in Algeria?

1.2 per 100,000: that is the intentional homicide rate in Algeria for 2023, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Its high point since 2006 was 2022, at 1.7 per 100,000; its low point was 2010, at 0.7 per 100,000. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 1.1 per 100,000, and Algeria placed 3rd highest of 6. Worldwide: 49th of 79.

What is the female homicide rate in Algeria?

According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the homicide rate for women in Algeria was 0.5 per 100,000 in 2023. Since 2012 it has ranged from 0.2 per 100,000 (2013) to 0.7 per 100,000 (2021). Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 0.5 per 100,000, and Algeria placed 4th highest of 5. World rank, highest first: 65th of 78.

How many men are murdered in Algeria?

In 2023, the homicide rate for men in Algeria was 1.8 per 100,000, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. The peak was 2.9 per 100,000 in 2022 and the low 0.9 per 100,000 in 2013. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 1.2 per 100,000, and Algeria placed 2nd highest of 5. Worldwide: 47th of 78.

How many people have been killed in fighting in Algeria?

In 2020, battle-related deaths in Algeria was 26, according to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program. No year since 2005 has been lower. It is 9th highest of 10 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 598. World rank, highest first: 33rd of 41.