The city recorded a population of 92,989 in the 2014 Moroccan census,[1] up from 78,060 inhabitants in 2004.
The economy is mainly focused on agriculture. The population mainly comprises rural migrants. The society is still plagued with major problems such as illiteracy, unemployment and slums.[2] Sidi Slimane is mostly renowned for its quality citrus products. It has three high schools, a public library, a downtown called "filaj" (village in French) and a local stadium.