Setif's 2026 population is now estimated at 336,294. In 1998, the population of Setif was 214,842. Setif has grown by 5,339 in the last year, which represents a 1.61% annual change. These population values and projections come from ONS Algeria RGPH 1998 urban agglomerations, ONS Algeria RGPH 2008 urban agglomerations and World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Algiers | 2,961,324 | 1.26% |
| Oran | 942,340 | 0.89% |
| Annaba | 842,913 | 5.13% |
| Djelfa | 653,844 | 5.13% |
| Blida | 553,966 | 2.89% |
| Constantine | 397,056 | -0.67% |
| Batna | 385,843 | 1.61% |
| Setif | 336,294 | 1.61% |
| Tebessa | 294,777 | 2.34% |
| El Oued | 288,033 | 2.44% |
| Sidi Bel Abbes | 267,104 | 1.34% |
| Biskra | 265,632 | 1.46% |
| El Eulma | 262,225 | 3.33% |
| Souk Ahras | 260,018 | 2.97% |
| Bejaia | 251,853 | 2.01% |
| Tiaret | 249,151 | 1.86% |
| Bechar | 239,274 | 2.08% |
| Bordj Bou Arreridj | 230,880 | 2.1% |
| Laghouat | 230,621 | 3.05% |
| Aflou | 230,182 | 5.13% |
