1971–72 Algerian Championnat National

The 1971–72 Algerian Championnat National was the tenth season of the Algerian Championnat National since its establishment in 1962. A total of 16 teams contested the league, with MC Oran as the defending champions. The Championnat started on September 5, 1971, and ended on June 18, 1972.

Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from Algerian Division 2 1971–1972
 * USM Blida
 * GC Mascara
 * JS Djijel

Teams relegated to Algerian Division 2 1972–1973
 * WA Tlemcen
 * USM Alger
 * ES Guelma