Travel Safety Index
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Algeria

Africa

Higher risk than 67% of countries. Main concerns: violent incidents and civil unrest.

Government Advisory

45
Elevated

Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Traveler Practical Risk

50
Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: violent incidents, civil unrest, transport reliability.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 17, Violent Incident 82, Civil Unrest 70, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 63, Scams 62πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
⚠️Violent Incident
Africa avg: 5082
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Africa avg: 7270
🚌Transport
Africa avg: 6663
🎭Scams
Africa avg: 6662
🌊Natural Disaster
Africa avg: 2424
πŸ₯Health
Africa avg: 4318
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Africa avg: 5717

Practical advice

  • βœ“Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 9/26/2024
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-09-26 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Algeria

Is Algeria safe to travel to?
Algeria has a practical risk score of 50/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are violent incidents and civil unrest.
What are the main travel risks in Algeria?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Algeria are: violent incidents, civil unrest, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 17/100 and violent incidents 82/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Algeria?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Algeria is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
What safety tips should I know before visiting Algeria?
Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

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