Beer production in Algeria
In 2023 Algeria produced 155,000 t of beer, the 85th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 53%. The record was 180,000 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 155,000 t
- World rank
- 85 of 164
- 10-year change
- +53%
- Record
- 180,000 t
- 2021
Beer in Algeria, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Algeria compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.08%
- 0.05% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +53%
- world −0.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Uruguay | 168,700 | 0.09% |
| 84 | Costa Rica | 157,600 | 0.09% |
| 85 | Algeria | 155,000 | 0.08% |
| 86 | Malaysia | 153,200 | 0.08% |
| 87 | Rwanda | 150,000 | 0.08% |
Map of world production of beer
Share of the world total; Algeria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 155,000 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 150,800 | −16% |
| 2021 | 180,000 | +33% |
| 2020 | 135,000 | −16% |
| 2019 | 160,000 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 160,000 | +23% |
| 2017 | 130,000 | −11% |
| 2016 | 146,000 | −2.7% |
| 2015 | 150,000 | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 139,000 | +37% |
| 2013 | 101,500 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 100,000 | −1.5% |
| 2011 | 101,500 | −3.3% |
| 2010 | 105,000 | −25% |
| 2009 | 140,000 | −0.9% |
| 2008 | 141,325 | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 130,000 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 125,000 | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 117,891 | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 110,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 110,000 | +10% |
| 2002 | 100,000 | −4.8% |
| 2001 | 105,000 | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 100,000 | +59% |
| 1999 | 62,755 | +17% |
| 1998 | 53,591 | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 53,144 | −8.9% |
| 1996 | 58,354 | −31% |
| 1995 | 85,000 | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 80,000 | +11% |
| 1993 | 72,000 | +31% |
| 1992 | 55,000 | +12% |
| 1991 | 49,320 | −5.2% |
| 1990 | 52,000 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 50,000 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 50,000 | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 49,100 | −2.6% |
| 1986 | 50,400 | −4.2% |
| 1985 | 52,600 | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 52,000 | +11% |
| 1983 | 46,800 | −31% |
| 1982 | 68,000 | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 65,000 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 62,000 | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 58,840 | −2.1% |
| 1978 | 60,073 | −2.5% |
| 1977 | 61,583 | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 59,000 | +42% |
| 1975 | 41,500 | −35% |
| 1974 | 63,500 | −11% |
| 1973 | 71,000 | +11% |
| 1972 | 64,200 | +4.9% |
| 1971 | 61,200 | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 60,500 | +11% |
| 1969 | 54,700 | +6.6% |
| 1968 | 51,300 | +9.1% |
| 1967 | 47,000 | +22% |
| 1966 | 38,400 | +9.7% |
| 1965 | 35,000 | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 34,000 | −5.6% |
| 1963 | 36,000 | −12% |
| 1962 | 41,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 41,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 14 t USD 121,000
- Importer rank
- 186 of 192
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of beer in Algeria?
Algeria produced 155,000 t in 2023, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Algeria rank in the world for production of beer?
Algeria ranked 85th of 164 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 19.7% of the world total.
How has the production of beer in Algeria changed?
It rose by 53% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.8% for the world. The record was 180,000 t in 2021.
Does Algeria export or import beer of barley, malted?
In 2024 Algeria reported no exports and imports of 14 t (USD 121,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Algeria is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.