Only 20.7% of eligible voters participated in Algeria’s recent parliamentary elections, signaling widespread disillusionment.

Algeria’s regime aimed to boost its reputation through increased voter turnout, but only one in five eligible voters cast their ballots. This follows previous elections in 2021 and 2024, which also reflected a lack of confidence in the government seeking democratic legitimacy.

Political analysts describe the low turnout as a defeat for the entire political elite, including opposition parties. Despite efforts to engage voters, many candidates struggled to attract attention, and the political climate remained uninspiring. The ruling party, the National Liberation Front, is expected to maintain its dominance in parliament amid growing public frustration.