Largest Cities in Algeria

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Algeria Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
All Countries  ·  Algeria

Largest Cities - Algeria

1 Algiers 01 3,415,811
2 Oran 09 852,000
3 Constantine 04 465,138
4 Batna City 03 290,645
5 Sétif 12 288,461
6 Bab Ezzouar 01 275,630
7 Djelfa 22 265,833
8 Annaba 37 257,359
9 Sidi Bel Abbes 30 212,935
10 Biskra 19 204,661
11 Tébessa 33 194,461
12 Tiaret 13 178,915
13 Béjaïa 18 176,139
14 Beni Mester 15 173,500
15 Mansoûra 15 173,500
16 Tlemcen 15 173,500
17 Ouargla 50 169,928
18 Bordj Bou Arreridj 39 168,346
19 Béchar 38 165,627
20 Blida 20 163,586
21 Skikda 31 163,318
22 El Achir 39 158,333
23 Ech Chettia 41 155,134
24 Chlef 41 155,134
25 El Eulma 12 155,038
26 Souk Ahras 52 153,479
27 Mostaganem 07 145,696
28 Tebesbest TG 143,270
29 Touggourt TG 143,270
30 Médéa 06 138,355
31 El Oued 43 134,699
32 Laghouat 25 134,372
33 M'Sila 27 132,975
34 Jijel 24 131,513
35 Saïda 10 128,413
36 Relizane 51 123,255
37 Bordj el Kiffan 01 123,246
38 Guelma 23 120,004
39 Ghardaïa 45 120,000
40 Rouiba 01 117,558
41 Aïn Beïda 29 116,064
42 Mascara 26 108,587
43 Khenchela 47 108,580
44 Baraki 01 105,402
45 Tizi Ouzou 14 104,312
46 Aïn Oussera 22 101,239
47 Barika 03 98,141
48 Messaad 22 97,091
49 Es Senia 09 96,928
50 Aflou 25 93,585
51 Beni Mered 20 92,749
52 Tamanghasset 53 92,635
53 El Khroub 04 90,122
54 Maghnia 15 87,373
55 Hassi Bahbah 22 86,421
56 El Bayadh 42 85,577
57 Khemis Miliana 35 84,574
58 Hamma Bouziane 04 83,603
59 Chelghoum el Aïd 48 82,560
60 Rouissat 50 80,784
61 Tissemsilt 56 75,197
62 Birkhadem 01 71,722
63 Sougueur 13 71,036
64 Aïn Temouchent 36 70,810
65 Bir el Ater 33 70,749
66 Bouïra 21 68,545
67 Adrar 34 68,276
68 Bir el Djir 09 68,032
69 Oum el Bouaghi 29 67,201
70 Sidi Aïssa 27 66,856
71 Besbes 44 66,287
72 Cheria 33 66,160
73 Aïn M’Lila 29 65,371
74 Mecheria 49 65,043
75 Rais Hamidou 01 64,732
76 Ali Mendjeli 04 64,120
77 Mila 48 63,251
78 Mohammadia 26 62,410
79 Tighenif 26 62,210
80 Kolea 55 61,643
81 Sig 26 61,373
82 District of Taher 24 60,426
83 Ksar el Boukhari 06 59,634
84 Guerara 45 58,572
85 Ouled Djellal OD 58,481
86 Larbaâ 20 58,295
87 Arzew 09 58,162
88 Boufarik 20 57,162
89 Boudouaou 40 56,398
90 Berrouaghia 06 55,775
91 Aïn Touta 03 55,736
92 Oued Rhiou 51 55,430
93 Aïn Defla 35 55,259
94 Drean 44 55,147
95 Reghaïa 01 54,962
96 Boghni 14 54,666
97 Assi Bou Nif 09 53,700
98 Bordj el Bahri 01 52,816
99 En Nedjma 09 51,665
100 Ksar Chellala 13 51,451

The largest cities in Algeria represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Algiers leads with a population of 3,415,811, 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 93,585 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,312,055.

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