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Quick answer: Algeria has an estimated 7,173 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 25 a day, 20.2 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #57 of 195). 0 accident reports from Algeria were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 17 (police) / 14 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the right.

7,173
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
25
Est. Deaths Per Day
9,211 per year
20.2
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#57
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Algeria
Algeria
About Algeria

Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Spanning over 2,381,741 square kilometres (919,595 sq mi), it is the largest country in Africa and the tenth largest in the world. It is bordered to the northeast by Tunisia; to the east by Libya; to the southeast by Niger; to the southwest by Mali, Mauritania, and Western Sahara; to the west by Morocco; and to the north by the Mediterranean Sea.

Capital
Algiers
Population
46,164,219 (2023)
Area
2,381,741 km²
Calling code
+213
Languages
Standard Algerian Berber, Arabic
Currency
Algerian dinar
Continent
Africa
Emergency number
17 (police) / 14 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
20.2

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-10

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Algeria Accident News — Last 24 Hours

No Algeria-specific reports in the current 24-hour news window. The worldwide feed on the live map refreshes every 15 minutes — check back soon.

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Algeria — Recent Report Archive

Reports matched to Algeria over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Algeria

In Algeria, dial 17 (police) / 14 (ambulance). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Algeria

Algeria has an estimated road traffic death rate of 20.2 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 45,600,000, that translates to about 9,211 deaths every year — 25 every single day.

Globally it ranks #57 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Algeria — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Algeria, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 7.5%.

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Algeria vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Algeria 20.2 9,211 7,173
Morocco 19.9 7,522 5,858
Tunisia 22.3 2,788 2,171
Mali 23.1 5,382 4,191
Niger 27.4 7,453 5,804
Questions

Algeria — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Algeria per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Algeria records an estimated 9,211 road traffic deaths per year — about 25 per day. That is a rate of 20.2 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Algeria in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Algeria is around 7,173. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Algeria dangerous?
Algeria has a road death rate of 20.2 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Africa.
What is the emergency number in Algeria?
In Algeria, dial 17 (police) / 14 (ambulance). From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Algeria come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Algeria by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Algeria drive on?
Algeria drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.02 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 120 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Algeria.