Skikda Population 2026
Skikda has a population of 182,903, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Skikda. Roughly 0.4% of Algeria's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
182,903
Rank in Algeria
#14
Coordinates
36.88°N, 6.91°E
~24 m elevation · Africa/Algiers
Distance to capital (Algiers)
341 km
212 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Skikda
| City | Population | Rank in Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Azzaba | 33,766 | #161 |
| El Arrouch | 33,085 | #165 |
| Tamalous | 32,579 | #171 |
| Collo | 29,354 | #204 |
| Kerkera | 27,177 | #228 |
Cities near Skikda
- Azzaba33,766 people · ~23 km away
- Tamalous32,579 people · ~24 km away
- El Arrouch33,085 people · ~26 km away
- Kerkera27,177 people · ~29 km away
- Collo29,354 people · ~34 km away
- Zighout Youcef28,764 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Skikda?
Skikda has a population of 182,903 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Algeria.
What region is Skikda in?
Skikda is located in Skikda, Algeria.
Is Skikda the capital of Algeria?
No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 341 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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