Health
Healthcare indicators including life expectancy, infant and maternal mortality, healthcare infrastructure, disease statistics, and health expenditure.
Mortality Indicators
Infant mortality declined by 38% since 2010 to 13.9 per 1,000 births, while maternal mortality dropped 46% to 48 per 100,000 births—reflecting significant improvements in healthcare access and quality.
Infant mortality declined by 38% over the period
Neonatal mortality (0-28 days) accounts for 70% of infant deaths
Rural areas show 40% higher infant mortality than urban
Main causes: prematurity, infections, congenital conditions
Healthcare Infrastructure
Algeria has 2.0 hospital beds and 2.0 physicians per 1,000 population. While below WHO recommendations, coverage has expanded significantly.
Health Expenditure
Health spending increased by 96% over 14 years
Public sector accounts for 72% of total health expenditure
COVID-19 drove significant increase in 2020-2021
Per capita spending above regional average but below OECD
Disease Burden
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death at 35%, followed by cancer and diabetes. Non-communicable diseases now dominate the health burden.
Complete Data
Infant Mortality Rate
per 1,000 • 15 data points
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.5 | — |
| 2011 | 21.5 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 20.6 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 19.8 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 19 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 18.3 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 17.6 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 17 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 16.4 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 15.9 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 15.4 | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 15 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 14.6 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 14.2 | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 13.9 | -2.1% |
Health Expenditure Per Capita
USD • 15 data points
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 230 | — |
| 2011 | 255 | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 280 | +9.8% |
| 2013 | 305 | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 330 | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 290 | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 275 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 290 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 310 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 325 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 380 | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 395 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 420 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 435 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 450 | +3.4% |