Algeria: housing

How many homes is Algeria distributing?

Algeria began distributing 144,601 housing units of various types across the country in November 2025, according to the Ministry of Housing. By 15 November 2025, 94,781 units, or 65.54%, had been handed over.

The distribution started in Béjaïa to mark the anniversary of the start of the war of independence. Examples given by the ministry include 7,648 units in Djelfa and 2,603 in Adrar, both close to 100% of their allocation. The ministry says the operation continues until all units are delivered. Housing in the 2026 budget is allocated 859.3 billion dinars in payment credits, according to the 2026 finance bill report.

Official sources: Ministry of Housing: distribution of 144,601 units · Ministry of Finance (DGPP): 2026 finance bill presentation report

What is AADL housing in Algeria?

AADL housing is rent-to-buy (location-vente) housing built by the National Agency for Housing Improvement and Development. On 7 December 2025 the Minister of Housing, Mohamed Tarek Belaribi, reviewed a project of 10,507 AADL homes in Sidi Abdellah, according to the Ministry of Housing.

The ministry says the meeting reviewed progress against the timetable and problems holding up the works, including roads in the new town of Sidi Abdellah. It does not give a completion date. Applicants follow their files and payments on the AADL website.

Official sources: Ministry of Housing: AADL Sidi Abdellah project · AADL

What are house prices in Algeria?

No official house price or rent index was found on the sites of the Ministry of Housing and the Ministry of Finance, checked on 15 October 2026. The websites of the National Office of Statistics and the Bank of Algeria could not be reached that day.

The Ministry of Housing publishes figures on public housing built and distributed rather than market prices.

Official sources: Ministry of Housing

What share of Algeria is urban?

In 2025, the share of people living in urban areas in Algeria was 75.8%, according to the UN Population Division. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 78.4%, and Algeria placed 13th highest of 22. Worldwide: 55th of 193.

What share of Algeria's city dwellers live in slums?

UN-Habitat puts the share of city dwellers living in slums in Algeria at 13.2% in 2022. That is the lowest since at least 2006. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 10.9%, and Algeria placed 9th highest of 19. World rank, highest first: 91st of 170.

How many people in Algeria have electricity?

According to the World Bank, the share of people with access to electricity in Algeria was 100.0% in 2024. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 100.0%, and Algeria placed 1st highest of 22. World rank, highest first: 1st of 193.

What is access to safe water in Algeria?

69.0%: that is the share of people using safely managed drinking water in Algeria for 2024, according to WHO and UNICEF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 68.8% (2021) to 75.4% (2015). Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 89.0%, and Algeria placed 12th highest of 17. Worldwide: 76th of 134.

How many people in Algeria have a safe toilet?

The latest figure from WHO and UNICEF, for 2024, is 62.5%. No year since 2005 has been higher. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 79.8%; Algeria is 10th highest of 17. Of 134 countries with 2024 data, 66th highest.

What share of homes in Algeria cook with clean fuels?

According to the WHO, the share of people using clean cooking fuels in Algeria was 100.0% in 2024. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 99.5%; Algeria is 1st highest of 22. World rank, highest first: 1st of 192.