Algiers
Algiers (2.9 million inhabitants): major city of Algeria, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.
Last updated: October 2026
| Country | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Population | 2.9 million |
| Capital | Yes — national capital |
Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.
Algiers has a metropolitan population of 2.9 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.
Algiers is in Algeria. It is the national capital of Algeria.
Algiers is the national capital of Algeria. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Algeria factbook for the wider national picture.