Algeria Economic Outlook
May 12, 2020
The economy slowed markedly at the tail end of 2019, with annual growth falling to 0.2% in Q4 from 1.3% in Q3. As such, overall growth for 2019 slumped to a 25-year low of 0.8% (2018: +1.4% year-on-year). A steep contraction in the oil sector, with refining activity slumping markedly, drove the deceleration in Q4; in contrast, the non-oil sector ticked up slightly on surging agricultural output. Turning to 2020, the economic backdrop is likely to worsen significantly, as extensive lockdown measures curb domestic demand, while OPEC+ oil production cuts and plummeting oil prices weigh on the external sector. Furthermore, historically low oil prices will put significant pressure on state finances, with the government announcing a 50% cut in public spending in early May.Algeria Economic Growth
The economy is seen contracting this year due to subdued domestic demand, as private consumption falters amid lockdown conditions. Volatile oil prices and diminished global demand is a key risk to exports, while continued political tensions further cloud the outlook. FocusEconomics panelists forecast the economy to shrink 3.8% in 2020, which is down 3.2 percentage points from last month’s estimate, before growing 3.2% in 2021.Algeria Economy Data
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Algeria Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate | 119.1 | -0.11 % | Jan 01 |
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