On paper, that would mean well over 50% nominal growth from recent ranges (roughly $240–$270 billion), in barely three years. The effect is a bigger GDP number with little to no improvement in household welfare, export complexity, or private sector dynamism. Advocates of the artificially bloated GDP argue that true Algerian output is far higher once the informal economy is integrated into national accounts. A stronger official rate mechanically inflates GDP in dollars. To jump from roughly $240–$270bn to $400bn in three years, Algeria would need compound nominal growth of 15–20% per year.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 10, 2026 21:14 UTC