Béjaïa Population 2026

Béjaïa has a population of 176,139, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Béjaïa. Roughly 0.4% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.

Location of Béjaïa (capital Algiers shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

176,139

Rank in Algeria

#17

Coordinates

36.76°N, 5.08°E

~86 m elevation · Africa/Algiers

Distance to capital (Algiers)

178 km

111 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Béjaïa

City	Population	Rank in Algeria
Akbou	38,291	#140
Barbacha	31,983	#177
el hed	31,890	#180
El Kseur	26,050	#244
Amizour	25,825	#246
Feraoun	21,700	#267
Chemini	21,585	#268
Seddouk	19,884	#277

Cities near Béjaïa

Amizour25,825 people · ~21 km away
El Kseur26,050 people · ~22 km away
Barbacha31,983 people · ~24 km away
Feraoun21,700 people · ~30 km away
el hed31,890 people · ~30 km away
Seddouk19,884 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Béjaïa?

Béjaïa has a population of 176,139 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Algeria.

What region is Béjaïa in?

Béjaïa is located in Béjaïa, Algeria.

Is Béjaïa the capital of Algeria?

No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 178 km away.

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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