// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Algiers?
Algiers scores 26.9% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #372 of 388 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
26.9%
Rank
#372 / 388
Criteria present
14 / 86
Evidence coverage
37.2%
Algiers's smart city score by area
4 present · 4 partial · 2 absent · 5 not assessed
3 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 6 not assessed
0 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
2 present · 5 partial · 3 absent · 1 not assessed
1 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 8 not assessed
3 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 2 not assessed
1 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 11 not assessed
Where Algiers is strong
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
Where the gaps are
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Inclusion & Civic Participation
- ▸Energy & Smart Grid
- ▸Water & Sanitation
- ▸Health & Digital Health
Evidence highlights
Open Data & Transparency · Official open data portal
Algeria has an official open data portal, "Data Algeria Portal," which started in 2016 and is dedicated to exposing Algerian Linked (Open) Data.
http://portal.dataalgeria.cerist.dz/Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Open schedule data (GTFS)
The Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires (SNTF Algeria) publishes a GTFS Schedule Feed, indicating open schedule data for its railway network.
https://database.mobilitydata.org/feeds/mdb-1199Housing & Urban Planning · Affordable housing programme
Algiers has an active affordable housing program called AADL (عدل), managed by the Ministry of Housing, Urban Planning, and Urban Development. This program involves the inspection of housing projects, online registration for new housing units (AADL 3), and …
https://www.mhuv.gov.dz/Education & Digital Skills · Education provision data
The Ministry of National Education website reports general results for the baccalaureate exam and middle school certificates for the 2026 session, and honors top national achievers in these exams.
https://www.education.gov.dz/About this assessment
Algiers was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-23 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.