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Elections in Algeria
semi-presidential system
Elections in Algeria: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the Algerian parliamentary election on 2 July 2026. Head of state is Abdelmadjid Tebboune; the system of government is semi-presidential system.
Next election
Algerian parliamentary election - 2 July 2026
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Abdelmadjid Tebboune live
Head of state - National Liberation Front
In office since
19 December 2019
Party
National Liberation Front
Head of government
Sifi Ghrieb
Region
Africa
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Next election
Algerian parliamentary election
2 July 2026
Government
semi-presidential system
Capital
Algiers
Population
46 164 219
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Algeria
Established
1962
Currency
Algerian dinar
Official language
Arabic
Capital
Algiers
Region
Africa
Area
2,381,741 km2
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Election history
7 September 2024presidential
Algerian presidential election
won: Abdelmadjid Tebboune ยท turnout 46.1%
12 June 2021parliamentary
Algerian parliamentary election
12 December 2019presidential
Algerian presidential election
won: Abdelmadjid Tebboune
4 May 2017parliamentary
Algerian legislative election
17 April 2014presidential
Algerian presidential election
won: Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa
10 May 2012parliamentary
Algerian legislative election
9 April 2009presidential
Algerian presidential election
won: Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2019 - Abd al-Qadir ibn Saleh Abdelmadjid Tebboune
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Algeria?
The Algerian parliamentary election is scheduled for 2 July 2026.
Who is the current leader of Algeria?
The head of state is Abdelmadjid Tebboune (National Liberation Front).
When was the last election in Algeria?
The most recent was the Algerian presidential election on 7 September 2024.
What type of government does Algeria have?
Algeria is a semi-presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.