Algeria’s Economy 2026: Gas Dependence, Deficits and the Slow Turn to Diversification

Key Facts —Hydrocarbon dependence: Oil and gas account for 92–93% of Algeria’s exports and roughly 40% of GDP, according to the IMF’s 2025 Article IV consultation. —External accounts: The current account is projected to swing to a deficit of about US$11.4 billion in 2026, after surpluses of US$19.1 billion (2022) and US$6.0 billion (2023). —Budget: […] The post Algeria’s Economy 2026: Gas Dependence, Deficits and the Slow Turn to Diversification appeared first on The Rio Times.

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