| Competition: | Algerian Championnat National |
| Season: | 1971–72 |
| Dates: | 5 September 1971 – 18 June 1972 |
| Winners: | MC Alger |
| Relegated: | WA Tlemcen USM Alger ES Guelma |
| League Topscorer: | Rabah Gamouh (24 goals) |
| Biggest Home Win: | CR Belcourt 7 – 0 WA Tlemcen |
| Highest Scoring: | CR Belcourt 8 – 3 JSM Tiaret |
| Matches: | 240 |
| Total Goals: | 591 |
| Prevseason: | 1970–71 |
| Nextseason: | 1972–73 |
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
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabah Gamouh | MO Constantine | 24 |
| 2 | Hassen Tahir | MC Alger | 20 |
| 3 | Boualem Amirouche | NAR Alger | 17 |
| 4 | Aït Hamouda | NAR Alger | 14 |
| 5 | Mourad Derridj | JS Kawkabi | 13 |
| 6 | Benyekhlef | WA Tlemcen | 13 |
| 7 | Sid Ahmed Belkedrouci | MC Oran | 12 |
| 8 | Benmokhtar | ASM Oran | 11 |