Flag of united states United States vs Flag of algeria Algeria

International relations comparison · updated Sep 2026
3.63 / 10
Bad

The relation between United States and Algeria is BAD, with an overall score of 3.63 out of 10.

Chance of conflict between both countries: uncommon

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Head to head: who leads each category

Population
United States 331.0M Leads
Algeria 43.9M
GDP
United States $30.8T Leads
Algeria $287.0B
Military expenditure
United States $997.3B Leads
Algeria $21.8B
Global influence rank
United States #1 Leads
Algeria #71

About this relationship

The United States and Algeria maintain a relationship shaped by Algeria's historical tradition of non-alignment, a legacy of its independence struggle against French colonial rule and its Cold War-era ties to the Soviet Union.

Algeria has long relied heavily on Russian-made weaponry and maintained an independent foreign policy that has sometimes kept Washington at arm's length. Nonetheless, cooperation on counterterrorism across the Sahel region and energy has provided a steady basis for engagement, given Algeria's role as a major natural gas exporter through its state energy company Sonatrach.

In January 2025, the two countries signed what officials described as a first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding on military cooperation, marking a notable expansion of defence ties and signaling Algeria's interest in diversifying its security partnerships beyond traditional reliance on Russia.

Economic relations continue to center on energy trade and growing American interest in Algerian gas exports amid European efforts to reduce dependence on Russian supplies, alongside modest but expanding investment and trade in other sectors.

Overall, the US-Algeria relationship remains cautious and incremental, balancing Algeria's traditional strategic independence against a gradually deepening security and energy partnership with Washington.

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331.0MLeads
Population
43.9M
9.1M km²Leads
Land area
2.4M km²
Washington, DC
Capital
Algiers
Christianity
Main religion
Islam
79 years
Life expectancy
76 years

Strengths & comparison

Population United States is 7.55x larger
Land area United States is 3.84x larger

The position in the international influence ranking of United States is 1, while Algeria is situated 70 places below in the ranking (position 71). United States maintains contact with 209 countries, while Algeria maintains contact with 52 countries. United States maintains an excellent relation with 76 countries, while in the case of Algeria, this figure drops to 3.

About United States

The United States is a federal constitutional republic comprising 50 states and a capital district. It is one of the world's oldest and most influential democracies, and has a long history of global engagement. Located in North America, the United States is bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. It has a diverse population and a strong economy, and is home to a wide variety of cultures and lifestyles.

Politically, the United States has a federal system of government, with powers divided between the national government and the states. The country has a presidential system of government, with the President serving as both the head of state and the head of government. The United States has a bicameral Congress, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, which makes and passes federal laws. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and has the power to interpret the Constitution and make judicial decisions that can shape national policy.

The United States has a strong, diverse economy that is powered by a variety of industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, energy, technology, and finance. The country is a leader in international trade and has a large and influential military. It is a member of numerous international organizations, including the United Nations and NATO, and plays a key role in shaping global political and economic developments.

Geography & terrain

Protected on two sides by oceans (Atlantic and Pacific), which has made direct invasion effectively impossible since the 19th century. Interior terrain is highly varied — the Appalachians in the east, the Great Plains in the middle, the Rocky Mountains in the west — but none of it has mattered much militarily given the ocean buffers. Climate ranges from temperate to subtropical to arid, depending on the region.

About Algeria

Algeria is a country located in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, Niger to the southeast, Mali and Mauritania to the southwest, and Morocco to the west. It is the largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the tenth-largest in the world.

Algeria has a long and complex history, having been ruled by various empires and powers throughout its history, including the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the French colonial empire. It gained independence from France in 1962, after a long and bloody struggle known as the Algerian War of Independence.

Since independence, Algeria has been ruled by a series of authoritarian governments, and has faced several internal conflicts and political instability. However, it has also made significant economic and social progress, with a strong focus on education and the development of its natural resources, particularly oil and natural gas.

Geopolitically, Algeria is an important player in the region, and is a member of the Arab League and the African Union. It has strong ties to its neighbors and other countries in the region, and is involved in regional efforts to promote stability and cooperation. It is also a major player in the global energy market, and is a key supplier of oil and natural gas to Europe and other parts of the world.

Geography & terrain

A narrow, fertile Mediterranean coastal strip gives way to the Atlas Mountains and then the vast Sahara Desert, which covers most of the country. Climate ranges from Mediterranean on the coast to hot and arid in the interior. The desert interior is a formidable natural barrier against invasion, though the populated coastal belt is more exposed to seaborne attack.

Source: World Bank Open Data. Most recent available data
United States Algeria
Government type Federal presidential republic Semi-presidential republic
GDP $30.8TLeads $287.0B
GDP per capita $90.0KLeads $6.1K
Military expenditure $997.3BLeads $21.8B
Military expenditure per capita $3.0KLeads $497
Land military expenditure (estimation) $279.2BLeads $10.9B
Air military expenditure (estimation) $339.1BLeads $5.5B
Naval military expenditure (estimation) $379.0BLeads $5.5B
Nuclear power Yes No
European Union Not a member Not a member
NATO Member Not a member

Strengths & comparison

Military expenditure United States is 45.72x larger
Land (estimation)
$279.2B$10.9B
Air (estimation)
$339.1B$5.5B
Naval (estimation)
$379.0B$5.5B

The capitals of United States and Algeria are approximately 6 796 km apart (straight-line distance). There is a standard time difference of about 6.0 hours between them.

Based on shared language, currency, economic profile, borders and international groups, United States and Algeria score a 0/100 similarity index. This is a fun, approximate metric — not a scientific one.

Excellent relation (7+/10) with both countries

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Which side is each country closer to?

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Comparing United States's and Algeria's scores against the same third countries shows where each one has a clear edge. United States scores noticeably higher with: Greece, France, Israel, Norway, Morocco. Algeria scores noticeably higher with: Russia, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Syria.

The relation between United States and Algeria hasn't changed recently, and it remains at 3.6.

Score history

Jan 2022: 10.0/10 Feb 2022: 5.0/10 Mar 2022: 3.6/10 May 2022: 3.6/10 Jul 2022: 3.6/10 Sep 2022: 3.6/10 Oct 2022: 3.6/10 Nov 2022: 3.6/10 Dec 2022: 3.6/10 Jan 2023: 3.6/10 Jun 2023: 3.6/10 Oct 2023: 3.6/10 Jan 2024: 3.6/10 Feb 2024: 3.6/10 Mar 2024: 3.6/10 May 2024: 3.6/10 Aug 2024: 3.6/10 Apr 2025: 3.6/10 Aug 2025: 3.6/10 Aug 2026: 3.6/10
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10.0 3.6
Nuclear context: United States possesses nuclear weapons, while Algeria does not. Nuclear capabilities can fundamentally alter the strategic balance and are not fully reflected in the conventional strength percentages below. These figures represent relative conventional strength, not a prediction of the outcome of a real war.

Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:

Solo scenario: United States vs Algeria
United States 82.3%Winner Algeria 17.7%
Allies scenario: Team United States vs Team Algeria

In a hypothetical conflict between United States and Algeria, probably, France, Greece and Libya will participate helping United States.
Russia will participate helping Algeria.

United States 65.1%Winner Algeria 34.9%
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United States & allies Algeria & allies

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