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Largest Cities in Algeria

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries  ·  Algeria

Largest Cities — Algeria

1 Algiers 01 2,364,230
2 Oran 09 803,329
3 Constantine 04 448,028
4 Annaba 37 342,703
5 Blida 20 331,779
6 Batna City 03 289,504
7 Bab Ezzouar 01 275,630
8 Djelfa 22 265,833
9 Sétif 12 252,127
10 Sidi Bel Abbes 30 210,146
11 Biskra 19 204,661
12 Tébessa 33 194,461
13 El Oued 43 186,525
14 Skikda 31 182,903
15 Tiaret 13 178,915
16 Chlef 41 178,616
17 Béjaïa 18 176,139
18 Tlemcen 15 173,531
19 Ouargla 50 169,928
20 Béchar 38 165,241
21 Mostaganem 07 162,885
22 Bordj Bou Arreridj 39 158,812
23 El Achir 39 158,333
24 Souk Ahras 52 153,479
25 Médéa 06 145,441
26 El Eulma 12 145,380
27 Touggourt TG 143,270
28 Ghardaïa 45 142,913
29 Saïda 10 142,497
30 Laghouat 25 134,372
31 M'Sila 27 132,975
32 Jijel 24 131,513
33 Relizane 51 123,255
34 Bordj el Kiffan 01 123,246
35 Guelma 23 120,004
36 Rouiba 01 117,558
37 Aïn Beïda 29 116,064
38 Khenchela 47 114,472
39 Bou Saâda 27 111,787
40 Mascara 26 108,629
41 Baraki 01 105,402
42 Tizi Ouzou 14 104,312
43 Barika 03 98,141
44 Aïn Oussera 22 98,107
45 Messaad 22 97,091
46 Aflou 25 93,585
47 Beni Mered 20 92,749
48 El Khroub 04 90,122
49 Maghnia 15 87,373
50 El Bayadh 42 85,577
51 Hamma Bouziane 04 83,603
52 Tamanghasset 53 81,752
53 Rouissat 50 80,784
54 Khemis Miliana 35 80,512
55 Hassi Bahbah 22 77,000
56 Birkhadem 01 71,722
57 Sougueur 13 71,036
58 Aïn Temouchent 36 70,810
59 Bir el Ater 33 70,749
60 Bouïra 21 68,545
61 Adrar 34 68,276
62 Bir el Djir 09 68,032
63 Oum el Bouaghi 29 67,201
64 Sidi Aïssa 27 66,856
65 Besbes 44 66,287
66 Cheria 33 66,160
67 Tissemsilt 56 66,084
68 Aïn M’Lila 29 65,371
69 Mecheria 49 65,043
70 Ali Mendjeli 04 64,120
71 Mila 48 63,251
72 Mohammadia 26 62,410
73 Kolea 55 61,643
74 Sig 26 61,373
75 District of Taher 24 60,426
76 Ech Chettia 41 60,170
77 Ksar el Boukhari 06 59,634
78 Guerara 45 58,572
79 Ouled Djellal OD 58,481
80 Larbaâ 20 58,295
81 Arzew 09 58,162
82 El Menia EM 57,344
83 Boufarik 20 57,162
84 Boudouaou 40 56,398
85 Berrouaghia 06 55,775
86 Aïn Touta 03 55,736
87 Oued Rhiou 51 55,430
88 Aïn Defla 35 55,259
89 Drean 44 55,147
90 Reghaïa 01 54,962
91 Boghni 14 54,666
92 Chelghoum el Aïd 48 54,495
93 Assi Bou Nif 09 53,700
94 Bordj el Bahri 01 52,816
95 Mansoûra 15 52,285
96 En Nedjma 09 51,665
97 Ksar Chellala 13 51,451
98 Aïn Oulmene 12 51,207
99 Tolga 19 50,575
100 Frenda 13 49,376

The largest cities in Algeria represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Algiers leads with a population of 2,364,230, followed by Oran and Constantine. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 01 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Algiers's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 01 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 85,577 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 4,290,069.

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