Algeria

Algeria’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR), presented at the United Nations (UN) High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in July 2026, builds on the country’s first VNR submitted in 2019. It assesses progress made since the launch of the 2030 Agenda in 2015, reviews achievements and challenges since the 2019 VNR, and outlines the operational roadmap for accelerating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation during 2026–2030. The review was prepared through a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach led by the Intersectoral Committee for Monitoring and Coordination of the Implementation of the SDGs, with the active participation of government institutions, civil society, academia, youth organisations and UN agencies. The VNR highlights that Algeria has progressively integrated the 2030 Agenda into its national development vision in line with Agenda 2063 of the African Union, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. The 2020 Constitution further strengthened this commitment by embedding the principles of social justice, territorial equity, environmental protection, economic diversification and leaving no one behind within the national legal framework. The preparation of the VNR also served as a strategic policy exercise to evaluate progress since the 2019 VNR, identify persistent and emerging challenges, and strengthen public policies, institutional mechanisms and planning frameworks for the remaining implementation period (2026–2030). It provides a roadmap for accelerating SDG implementation through enhanced governance, improved coordination and strengthened monitoring and evaluation.

Recommendations

1. Accelerate economic diversification to reduce dependence on hydrocarbons and generate sustainable employment.
2. Strengthen climate adaptation and integrated water resource management to address drought and water scarcity.
3. Expand renewable energy investment and improve national energy efficiency.
4. Enhance private sector development, innovation and research to increase economic competitiveness.
5. Improve regional equity by expanding employment opportunities and public services in underserved areas.
6. Strengthen biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management and forest fire prevention.
7. Improve SDG data systems, statistical capacity and evidence-based monitoring to support policy implementation.
8. Expand partnerships with the private sector, civil society and international organisations to mobilise finance, innovation and technical expertise for sustainable development.

Conclusion

The 2026 VNR demonstrates Algeria’s continued commitment to the 2030 Agenda and confirms measurable progress across almost all 17 SDGs. Major achievements include the eradication of extreme poverty to below 0.5% since 2011, life expectancy increasing to 79.6 years, a 20% reduction in maternal mortality, universal primary education (100%), 65.7% female participation in higher education, 98% access to drinking water, 99.9% access to electricity, the distribution of 1,700,479 housing units during 2020–2024, and internet penetration reaching 79.5% in 2025. The VNR concludes that this progress has been driven by sustained political commitment, strong institutional coordination, continuous public investment and a participatory approach involving all national stakeholders. Despite challenges related to climate change, economic diversification and regional disparities, Algeria has demonstrated resilience and has established a clear roadmap for 2026–2030 centred on sustainable growth, digital transformation, social inclusion and strengthened international cooperation. The Government reaffirms its commitment to the principle of leaving no one behind and to continued engagement in achieving the SDGs beyond 2030.