Tier 1
High market pressure
The gap between DGI and market price is the largest.
Major metropolises and highly demanded coastal areas — the market drifts strongly from the declarative base.
AlgerOranConstantineAnnaba
Official declarative base
Your property's DGI value, at a glance.
The DGI scale is the official declarative base used by the Algerian administration to compute taxes, registration duties, gifts and inheritance. Enter your property — we explain its DGI value and what it implies.
Understand
Two references, two logics.
To properly value a property in Algeria, you must understand the difference between the DGI declarative base and prices observed on the market. They are not the same prices — and each plays a very different role.
DGI · Algerian Tax Authority
The official declarative base.
The DGI price is what you declare to the notary and the tax administration during a transaction. It's the minimum price recognized by the State to calculate registration duties, capital gains tax, gifts and inheritance.
This scale is officially published by wilaya, commune, property type and standing.
Legal reference
Market · Real estate listings
Prices asked by sellers.
Market prices are the prices posted in listings by sellers. These are asking prices, not confirmed sale prices.
A property listed at 25 M DA may sell for 22 or 23 M DA after negotiation. The market is therefore a positioning indicator, not an absolute truth.
Asking prices ≠ sale prices
Geography of the gap
The gap between DGI and market varies by wilaya.
DGI updates slowly, the market moves faster. Depending on real estate pressure in the area, the gap between the two can be very wide or more contained.
Tier 2
Medium market pressure
The gap between DGI and market price is moderate.
Intermediate wilayas (coast, North, highlands) — active market but closer to the declarative scale.
BlidaBéjaïaTipazaBoumerdèsSétifTizi Ouzou+ more
Tier 3
Low market pressure
The gap between DGI and market price is the smallest.
Algerian South and less dense areas — the market stays very close to the official declarative base.
TamanrassetAdrarIlliziBécharOuarglaGhardaïa+ more
DGI educational simulation
What is the DGI value of your property?
4 short questions. We give you the estimated DGI value + detailed explanations of what it really means.
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Location
Where is your property?
The wilaya determines the market pressure tier — thus the applicable DGI/market gap.
Property type
What type of property and what surface?
The DGI scale distinguishes 5 main categories. The type fixes the price range per m².
Characteristics
What standing and what zone?
The DGI scale distinguishes three standings (economic, upgraded, upper) and three zones (residential, central, peripheral). These two parameters can make the DGI price vary from 1 to 3.
Estimated DGI value
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Official declarative base
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DZD / m²
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Lower range
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Upper range
What this value means
It's the minimum declarative amount recognized by the Algerian tax administration for your property type in your wilaya. Below this amount, the notary cannot register the transaction without justification.
What this number is used for concretely
The administration uses this base to calculate several real estate duties and taxes:
- Registration duties (at notarial signing)
- Capital gains tax on real estate (at resale)
- Gift and inheritance duties
- Annual property tax (calculation base)
How we got to this number
Important: this is not the actual sale price
The DGI value is generally lower than the actual transaction price. Depending on your wilaya, the gap can be very large (Tier 1: Algiers, Oran...) or smaller (Tier 3: Algerian South).
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Our advice
For a full estimate combining this DGI base with real market prices and our hybrid algorithm, launch our free estimate — you'll also get a confidence score and an expert callback.
This simulation is educational. The official DGI scale may vary by commune and vintage. For precise and certified reading, contact a notary or our team.
When to consult DGI
Four situations where DGI is decisive.
Property sale
A notary cannot register a sale below the DGI price without justification. Knowing the DGI lets you set a defensible declared price.
Gift & inheritance
Gift and inheritance duties are calculated on the minimum DGI base. A good reading avoids tax adjustments.
Purchase negotiation
The DGI is the floor price recognized by the administration. Knowing it gives you a solid leverage to negotiate.
Capital gains & tax
Capital gains tax is calculated between acquisition and sale prices. A precise DGI reading optimizes your tax exposure.
Frequently asked questions
Everything about property DGI.
What's the difference between DGI price and market price?
The DGI price is the official declarative base used for tax calculations. Market prices are asking prices in listings — not confirmed sale prices.
Is the DGI price the actual sale price?
No. The DGI is the official declarative base, not the actual sale price. The true sale price sits between the DGI and the asking market price, after negotiation.
How often is the DGI scale updated?
The DGI scale is revised every 2 years. The current version covers the 2023-2024 period.
Does the standing affect the DGI price?
Yes, significantly. The scale distinguishes economic, upgraded and upper standing. The gap can be very large for the same commune.
How much does the simulation cost?
The DGI simulation is 100% free and no commitment. The result displays directly on the page.
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