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Somalia· by the numbers

Somalia, Fed. Rep.

20,063,693
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing19,654,739 (World Bank, 2025) + +645,588/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 418 on Earth

Somalia's population is 19,654,739 (2025) — the 66th-largest in the world and the 24th-largest in Africa, growing by about 645,588 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Somalia Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#66 of 217
19,654,739
Area
637,657 km²
31.3 km² land area
GDP#143 of 186
$13.0B
GDP / capita
$661
2025
#143 economy overall
Price level#118 of 200
39 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.24%
1 in 418 people on Earth lives in Somalia

Somalia in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population19,654,739 people
#66 / 217
GDP$13.0B
#143 / 186
Average income$640 GNI per person
#177 / 182
Life expectancy59 years
#212 / 217
Average height171.2 cm (male)
#125 / 200
Median age15.4 years, half older
#218 / 220
Cleanest air18.54 µg/m³ PM2.5
#105 / 200
Internet users27.9% of population online
#168 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Somalia's Population Growth

Yes — Somalia's population rose by 645,588 people (+3.4%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 6.0 births per woman. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Somalia Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
31.3 people / km²
627,340 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
15.4 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
59.0 years
M 56.5 · F 61.6
Average height2019
171.2 cm (male)
female 159.9 cm
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
18.5 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
55.1 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
6.0 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+12,077 people
positive in latest year
Aged 65+2025
2.6 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 9,844,979Female — 9,809,762
0-4 · Male: 1,820,6210-4 · Female: 1,763,0350-45-9 · Male: 1,544,9565-9 · Female: 1,502,0645-910-14 · Male: 1,275,67110-14 · Female: 1,243,69610-1415-19 · Male: 1,052,28015-19 · Female: 1,025,55715-1920-24 · Male: 895,64120-24 · Female: 884,08820-2425-29 · Male: 750,43825-29 · Female: 748,25825-2930-34 · Male: 567,94630-34 · Female: 571,70430-3435-39 · Male: 463,37035-39 · Female: 468,92235-3940-44 · Male: 387,05740-44 · Female: 396,84140-4445-49 · Male: 302,73745-49 · Female: 313,41445-4950-54 · Male: 233,50250-54 · Female: 247,70850-5455-59 · Male: 181,24755-59 · Female: 200,81855-5960-64 · Male: 139,38760-64 · Female: 159,32660-6465-69 · Male: 102,75465-69 · Female: 121,07165-6970-74 · Male: 69,83670-74 · Female: 85,26870-7475-79 · Male: 36,22875-79 · Female: 46,66675-7980+ · Male: 21,30880+ · Female: 31,32680+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Mogadishu
2,587,183
2
Borama
597,842
3
Hargeysa
477,876
4
Berbera
242,344
5
Kismayo
234,852
6
Marka
230,100
7
El Dibir
200,000
8
Ruqi
148,702
9
Baidoa
129,839
10
Cabudwaaq
120,000
11
Burao
99,270
12
Kaambooni
79,000

Where is Somalia Located?

Capital
Mogadishu
Currency
Shilling (SOS)
Language(s)
Somali, Arabic, Italian, English
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
627,340 km²
Area (GeoNames)
637,657 km²
Borders
3 countries
Shares a border with
EthiopiaKenyaDjibouti

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Somalia?

Somalia's population is 19,654,739 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #66 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Somalia?

19,654,739 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Somalia's population density?

31.3 people per km², based on a land area of 627,340 km².

What is Somalia ranked in population worldwide?

#66 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Somalia?

59.0 years on average (2024) — 56.5 for men, 61.6 for women.

What is Somalia's GDP?

$13.0B, ranking #143 of 186 economies we track — $661 per capita.

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