Rank #172 by World Population
🇸🇴Somalia, Fed. Rep.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. has a population of 18,358,615, ranking #172 in the world. The capital is Mogadishu. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
18,358,615
Population
#172
World Rank
58.8
Life Expectancy
$597
GDP Per Capita
Somalia, Fed. Rep., #172 by world population
Somalia, Fed. Rep. Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Somalia, Fed. Rep. had a population of 2,876,331 in 1960 and 19,009,151 in 2024, a 6.6× growth over 64 years. The peak was 19,009,151 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.02%.
19,009,151
Population (2024)
2,876,331
Population (1960)
19,009,151
Peak (2024)
3.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,876,331 |
| 1961 | 2,952,054 |
| 1962 | 3,030,091 |
| 1963 | 3,110,361 |
| 1964 | 3,192,796 |
| 1965 | 3,277,874 |
| 1966 | 3,365,106 |
| 1967 | 3,454,537 |
| 1968 | 3,546,590 |
| 1969 | 3,641,015 |
| 1970 | 3,738,448 |
| 1971 | 3,837,691 |
| 1972 | 3,939,436 |
| 1973 | 4,045,592 |
| 1974 | 4,151,842 |
| 1975 | 4,257,535 |
| 1976 | 4,365,812 |
| 1977 | 4,484,050 |
| 1978 | 4,814,892 |
| 1979 | 5,449,117 |
| 1980 | 5,936,154 |
| 1981 | 5,982,849 |
| 1982 | 6,003,840 |
| 1983 | 6,198,430 |
| 1984 | 6,428,389 |
| 1985 | 6,693,289 |
| 1986 | 6,974,788 |
| 1987 | 7,228,302 |
| 1988 | 7,235,360 |
| 1989 | 7,114,817 |
| 1990 | 7,082,811 |
| 1991 | 6,813,760 |
| 1992 | 6,495,107 |
| 1993 | 6,681,399 |
| 1994 | 7,026,797 |
| 1995 | 7,285,007 |
| 1996 | 7,554,474 |
| 1997 | 7,824,525 |
| 1998 | 8,155,417 |
| 1999 | 8,492,059 |
| 2000 | 8,838,713 |
| 2001 | 9,198,493 |
| 2002 | 9,550,063 |
| 2003 | 9,909,157 |
| 2004 | 10,280,998 |
| 2005 | 10,644,228 |
| 2006 | 10,975,502 |
| 2007 | 11,322,582 |
| 2008 | 11,663,084 |
| 2009 | 11,961,201 |
| 2010 | 12,261,756 |
| 2011 | 12,348,830 |
| 2012 | 12,461,160 |
| 2013 | 12,869,594 |
| 2014 | 13,339,491 |
| 2015 | 13,806,963 |
| 2016 | 14,348,740 |
| 2017 | 14,916,629 |
| 2018 | 15,452,487 |
| 2019 | 16,030,971 |
| 2020 | 16,651,191 |
| 2021 | 17,271,431 |
| 2022 | 17,801,897 |
| 2023 | 18,358,615 |
| 2024 | 19,009,151 |
Demographics
| Population | 18,358,615 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.08% |
| Urban Population | 54.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 6.13 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 58.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 67.3 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$597
GDP Per Capita
19.0%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
103.1%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
3.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.0%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
67.3
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
50.3%
Electricity Access
27.6%
Internet Users
51
Mobile Subs per 100
29.3
People per km2
46,217
Net Migration
Environment
9.2%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Somalia, Fed. Rep. in global context
Somalia, Fed. Rep. is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Somalia, Fed. Rep. has a population of 18,358,615, ranking #172 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 3.08%.
Life expectancy in Somalia, Fed. Rep. is 58.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 67.3 per 1,000 live births.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s GDP per capita is $597. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
54.1% of Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 29.3 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Somalia, Fed. Rep. is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.