Algeria Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Algeria
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated September 26, 2024
Algeria recorded 1.2 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Algeria #140 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Africa average of 7.6 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide has stayed rare over the past decade (1.3 per 100,000 in 2013, 1.2 today). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Algeria at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
1.2 /100k
Safety Rank
#56 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (2006-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide has stayed rare over the past decade (1.3 per 100,000 in 2013, 1.2 today). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Algeria Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Algeria, the homicide rate for men is 4.0× higher than the rate for women — 1.8 vs 0.5 per 100,000 (2023).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Algeria has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
26(2020)
Military Spending
8.0% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Algeria:
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Algeria due to terrorism and kidnapping . Do not travel to: Areas near the eastern and southern borders due to terrorism and kidnapping . Areas in the Sahara Desert due to terrorism and kidnapping . Country Summary: Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in Algeria. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and have recently targeted the Algerian security forces. Most attacks take place in rural areas, but attacks are possible in urban areas despite a heavy and active police presence. The U.S.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Algeria Population & Demographics
Population of 46,814,308, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Algeria safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Algeria at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). The homicide rate of 1.2 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Algeria?
Algeria has an intentional homicide rate of 1.2 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #140 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Algeria?
Algeria is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Algeria compare to other countries?
Algeria's homicide rate of 1.2 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Africa average of 7.6.