Boumerdès, Algeria

High score (8-10) · Your profile

Boumerdès is on the Mediterranean coast just east of Algiers and is one of the more socially accessible wilayas in the country — the beach culture and proximity to the capital means a population that's more relaxed about mixing. The oil and gas industry has offices here which brings educated professionals with some international exposure. If you're basing yourself near Algiers, the coastal zone around Boumerdès is genuinely one of the better environments in Algeria.

Mid score (6-8)

Boumerdès is close to Algiers and has the coast going for it, but it's still Algeria — the social conservatism is present even if slightly attenuated by beach culture. The 2003 earthquake that destroyed much of the city is recent enough that it shapes the urban character and there's a functional but not lively atmosphere to the rebuilt areas. Worth being aware of if you're working in the Algiers region.

Lower score (below 6)

Boumerdès is essentially a satellite of Algiers without the capital's social infrastructure — you get the conservatism without the compensation of the capital's elite social circuit. The beach proximity helps in summer but doesn't change the fundamental social reality.

What's the median income in Boumerdès, Algeria?

$4k median

What's the typical marriage age for women in Boumerdès, Algeria?

Women marry at 30

How common is a college degree in Boumerdès, Algeria?

26% men have degree

What's the average male height in Boumerdès, Algeria?

171 cm local avg

What's the average BMI for women in Boumerdès, Algeria?

Local women avg 27.5