Office

Electoral Commission Chair, Algeria

Title: Président de l'Autorité nationale

Current holder

Saad Arous

In office since 24 Aug 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Electoral Commission Chair of Algeria?

Saad Arous is the Electoral Commission Chair of Algeria, in office since 24 Aug 2026.

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Sources: APS (Algérie Presse Service), report of presidential decrees, 24 August 2026 (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).

Algeria in numbers

Population (2025): 47.4 million; 10th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 5,997 US$; 8th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 1.4%; 41st highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 11.6%; 15th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 52.1%; 30th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 76.5 years; 2nd highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2008): 75.1%; 22nd highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 54; 30th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Electoral Commission Chair, Algeria. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/algeria/electoral-commission-chair