Work conditions in Algeria
The Active Population in Figures
|
2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
Labour Force |
12,589,364 | 12,716,548 | 12,231,916 |
Source:
International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database
|
2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
Total activity rate |
46.39% | 46.41% | 46.37% |
Men activity rate |
73.12% | 73.40% | 73.59% |
Women activity rate |
19.19% | 18.95% | 18.70% |
Source:
International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database
Employed Persons, by Occupation (% of Total Labour Force) |
2014 |
Transportation and storage |
35.3% |
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply |
17.8% |
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities |
14.8% |
Manufacturing |
11.3% |
Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
8.8% |
Construction |
6.3% |
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
4.4% |
Mining and quarrying |
1.3% |
Working Conditions
- Legal Weekly Duration
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40 hours
- Retirement Age
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60; may be reduced for 'strenuous professions'
- Working Contracts
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Work contracts are governed by law. Collective agreements and individual negotiation supplement it.
- Labour Laws
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Consult Doing Business Website, to obtain a summary of the labor regulations that apply to local entreprises.
Cost of Labour
- Minimum Wage
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The minimum wage ("salaire national minimum garanti" - SNMG) is DZD 20,000 per month (effective from June 1, 2020; official government source)
- Average Wage
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Average monthly gross earnings is around DZD 41,800 in 2019 according to the National Office of Statistics (latest data available). It is estimated at around DZD 41,000 (EUR 205) in 2020 (Dzair Daily).
The International Labour Organisation does not provide any data.
- Social Contributions
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Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers: 26% of the gross salary is payed by the employer in monthly contribution (while the employee contributes 9%).
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: 9% monthly withholding tax.
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Latest Update: June 2022