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.
Teams promoted from Algerian Division 2 1971–1972 Teams relegated to Algerian Division 2 1972–1973