The National Independent Authority for Elections announced the results of an extraordinary review of electoral lists on October 12, 2026. This administrative update concludes a nationwide process initiated to ensure the accuracy of registration records ahead of the upcoming November elections. Following the extraordinary review, the total number of voters in Algeria is 24,236,959. Authorities confirmed these figures reflect the finalized count of eligible citizens registered to participate in the democratic process.
Review of Voter Registration
National Independent Authority for Elections records show the voter count stood at 23,872,756 prior to the implementation of the extraordinary review. Officials processed registration data to refine the electoral roll for the November elections. During this period, the National Independent Authority for Elections added 646,870 new voters to the national registry. These additions account for the transition from the previous figure to the current total of 24,236,959 citizens. The administrative process focused on verifying eligible participants to ensure the accuracy of the finalized list. Every new registration underwent verification by the National Independent Authority for Elections before inclusion in the updated database.
Demographic and Administrative Changes
The National Independent Authority for Elections identified 70,747 individuals who were added to the electoral roll because they will turn 18 years old by the election date. These new voters qualified for registration through the recent administrative review conducted across Algeria. Gender statistics released by the National Independent Authority for Elections indicate that the current electorate consists of 13,001,832 men and 11,235,127 women. These figures provide a breakdown of the 24,236,959 citizens currently eligible to participate in the upcoming November elections. The National Independent Authority for Elections maintains these records to reflect the finalized demographic composition of the national voter database.
Removals From Electoral Lists
The National Independent Authority for Elections removed 40,133 individuals from the electoral list because of death. These updates ensure the registry reflects only eligible citizens currently residing in Algeria.
Officials also processed 241,597 removals from the electoral roll following a change of residence by the registered voters. This administrative measure accounts for individuals who no longer inhabit the districts where they were previously listed.
Additionally, the National Independent Authority for Elections struck 937 names from the electoral list due to the loss of voting rights. These combined actions form part of the final database refinement conducted by the authority to verify the status of all participants ahead of the November elections.
Upcoming Local Election Schedule
Municipal and provincial popular assemblies across Algeria will hold elections on November 28, 2026. These contests follow the recent administrative updates conducted by the National Independent Authority for Elections to finalize the national registry. Voters will cast ballots for representatives in their respective local districts as part of this scheduled electoral process. The National Independent Authority for Elections organized the ballot to fill seats in both municipal and provincial governing bodies throughout the country. Citizens appearing on the updated electoral roll are eligible to participate in these elections on the designated date. Official proceedings will govern the conduct of the vote to determine the composition of the popular assemblies for the upcoming term.
