// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Algiers?
Algiers scores 11.4% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #203 of 213 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
11.4%
Rank
#203 / 213
Criteria present
5 / 86
Evidence coverage
16.3%
Algiers's smart city score by area
3 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 9 not assessed
1 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
0 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 11 not assessed
0 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
0 present · 2 partial · 2 absent · 9 not assessed
1 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 4 not assessed
0 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 13 not assessed
Where Algiers is strong
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
Where the gaps are
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
- ▸Housing & Urban Planning
- ▸Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Evidence highlights
Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network
Algiers has a public transport network that includes metro, bus, tram, and rail services for getting around the city.
https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/AlgiersOpen Data & Transparency · Official open data portal
The "Data Algeria Portal" is identified as the first Algerian portal dedicated to the exposition of Algerian Linked (Open) Data, with the project having started in 2016.
http://portal.dataalgeria.cerist.dz/Culture, Tourism & Recreation · Culture / recreation provision
The Ministry of Culture and Arts of Algeria manages cultural institutions and publishes a balance sheet for them, indicating the provision and oversight of cultural assets. The Directorate of Tourism and Traditional Industries in Algiers also lists various …
https://www.m-culture.gov.dz/Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure · Fibre / high-speed broadband coverage
Algeria Telecom offers "IDOOM FIBRE" and "IDOOM FIBRE GAMERS" subscriptions, indicating the availability of fiber optic broadband services throughout Algeria, including its capital, Algiers.
https://client.at.dz/fr/presentationAbout this assessment
Algiers was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-06 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 — see how smart cities are measured. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.