Algeria

Despite a score of 9, Algeria is NOT a labour destination for Bangladeshi nationals. The score is driven by the BD Embassy in Algiers (established 1973) and Algeria's higher GDP — not any employment pathway. There is no Bangladeshi community in Algeria, no bilateral labour agreement, and no recruitment channel.

WHY THE EMBASSY EXISTS:

The BD Embassy in Algiers is one of Bangladesh's oldest African diplomatic missions (1973). It serves diplomatic, trade, and regional functions. The previous ambassador (2021-2025) held concurrent accreditation to several West African countries including Cameroon, Gabon, Mali, and Mauritania. A new ambassador was posted in May 2025.

Algeria historically supported Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War, and the diplomatic relationship reflects this historical bond rather than any labour migration corridor.

ECONOMIC CONTEXT:

Algeria has a GDP per capita of approximately **$5,753** (2024, nominal) — about 2.1 times Bangladesh's level. Population approximately **46.8 million**, the largest country in Africa by area. The Algerian Dinar (DZD) is the national currency.

Algeria's economy is heavily dependent on hydrocarbons (oil and natural gas), which account for approximately 95% of export revenues. The country has the 10th largest proven natural gas reserves in the world. However, the non-hydrocarbon economy remains underdeveloped, and youth unemployment is high (~30%).

Algeria is a significant energy supplier to Europe, particularly Italy and Spain, making it geopolitically important but not a labour destination for South Asian workers.

US TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: **Tier 2 Watch List** (2025). Algeria has been on T2WL for multiple consecutive years. Concerns relate to sub-Saharan African migrants exploited in domestic work and agriculture. No BD-specific findings.

The Active Jobs section above shows the current live count for Algeria.

The Active Jobs section above shows the current live count for Algeria.

Algeria has a hydrocarbon-dependent economy (~$200 billion GDP). Key sectors: oil and natural gas (95% of exports), petrochemicals, phosphates, iron and steel, agriculture. The 10th largest proven natural gas reserves globally. GDP per capita approximately $5,753.

The economy does not attract or recruit South Asian labour. Youth unemployment is approximately 30%. The non-hydrocarbon sector is underdeveloped. No bilateral labour agreement with Bangladesh.

Algeria's GDP per capita is approximately $5,753 (2024, nominal) — about 2.1 times Bangladesh's level. The Algerian Dinar (DZD) is the national currency. Since Algeria is not a labour destination for BD nationals, salary ranges are not applicable.

There is no documented Bangladeshi community in Algeria. Wikipedia lists Bangladesh among foreign communities but provides no figure — likely negligible.

BD Embassy Algiers: algiers.mofa.gov.bd. Established 1973. The embassy also historically served as the nearest BD mission for several West African countries (concurrent accreditation to Cameroon, Gabon, Mali, Mauritania under previous ambassador). Status of concurrent accreditations under the new ambassador (May 2025) is unconfirmed.