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Surge in Electronic Financial Transactions with Growth in E-Commerce

January 6, 2026اقتصاد – الشروق أونلاينechoroukonline.comTranslated from Arabic
Surge in Electronic Financial Transactions with Growth in E-Commerce

Algeria has witnessed a significant growth in electronic financial transactions by 50 percent between 2024 and 2025, while the volume of e-commerce reached approximately 1.9 billion dollars in 2023, with a continuous increase in the number of transactions and their financial value, according to statements by Wahiba Zeknoun, the sub-director of e-commerce at the Ministry of Internal Trade and Market Regulation. Zeknoun explained, during the 'Morning Guest' program on the first radio channel, that these figures reflect the significant progress achieved in the digital economy, supported by strong political will and tangible steps to expand the e-commerce base and develop the infrastructure and electronic payment in the country. Watch the full content on ...

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