Algiers Population 2026 capital
Algiers has a population of 2,364,230, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Algiers. Roughly 4.9% of Algeria's population lives here. Algiers is the capital of Algeria.
Population (city proper)
2,364,230
Rank in Algeria
#1
Coordinates
36.73°N, 3.09°E
~113 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Other big cities in Algiers
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Bab Ezzouar | 275,630 | #7 |
| Bordj el Kiffan | 123,246 | #34 |
| Rouiba | 117,558 | #36 |
| Baraki | 105,402 | #41 |
| Birkhadem | 71,722 | #56 |
| Reghaïa | 54,962 | #90 |
| Bordj el Bahri | 52,816 | #94 |
| Douéra | 46,266 | #107 |
Cities near Algiers
- Birkhadem71,722 people · ~4 km away
- Saoula16,812 people · ~6 km away
- Baraki105,402 people · ~7 km away
- Bab Ezzouar275,630 people · ~9 km away
- Bordj el Kiffan123,246 people · ~10 km away
- Dar el Beïda37,311 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Algiers?
Algiers has a population of 2,364,230 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Algiers in?
Algiers is located in Algiers, Algeria.
Is Algiers the capital of Algeria?
Yes, Algiers is the capital of Algeria.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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