Algeria is a major producer of olives, occupying 38.7% of its surface area with olive trees, making it the eighth largest cultivator globally. The country ranks ninth in olive oil production and fourth in table olives. The production is distributed across various types of olive groves, with the majority being rainfed. Olive oil and table olives are the primary products, with the former accounting for 63.4% and the latter for 36.6%. Algeria's consumption habits include 2,475 liters of olive oil and 7,634 kilograms of table olives per capita annually. The demographic with the highest consumption includes males, adults between 34 and 49 years old, and those with a medium income level. Extra virgin olive oil is the preferred choice, with glass containers being the most common storage type for oil.