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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%.

2024 · 19M19602024
Somalia, Fed. Rep. population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

19,009,151

Population (2024)

2,876,331

Population (1960)

19,009,151

Peak (2024)

3.02%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
19602,876,331
19612,952,054
19623,030,091
19633,110,361
19643,192,796
19653,277,874
19663,365,106
19673,454,537
19683,546,590
19693,641,015
19703,738,448
19713,837,691
19723,939,436
19734,045,592
19744,151,842
19754,257,535
19764,365,812
19774,484,050
19784,814,892
19795,449,117
19805,936,154
19815,982,849
19826,003,840
19836,198,430
19846,428,389
19856,693,289
19866,974,788
19877,228,302
19887,235,360
19897,114,817
19907,082,811
19916,813,760
19926,495,107
19936,681,399
19947,026,797
19957,285,007
19967,554,474
19977,824,525
19988,155,417
19998,492,059
20008,838,713
20019,198,493
20029,550,063
20039,909,157
200410,280,998
200510,644,228
200610,975,502
200711,322,582
200811,663,084
200911,961,201
201012,261,756
201112,348,830
201212,461,160
201312,869,594
201413,339,491
201513,806,963
201614,348,740
201714,916,629
201815,452,487
201916,030,971
202016,651,191
202117,271,431
202217,801,897
202318,358,615
202419,009,151

Demographics

Population18,358,615
Population Growth Rate3.08%
Urban Population54.1%
Fertility Rate6.13 births/woman
Life Expectancy58.8 years
Infant Mortality Rate67.3 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

Somalia, Fed. Rep. Climate

Somalia, Fed. Rep. has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F) and receives about 480 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.8°C

Avg Temp

480

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

15°25°35°88mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Somalia, Fed. Rep. — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 80°2 mm
February27° / 81°1 mm
March28° / 82°7 mm
April29° / 83°75 mm
May27° / 81°76 mm
June26° / 79°63 mm
July26° / 78°54 mm
August26° / 78°30 mm
September26° / 79°13 mm
October27° / 80°50 mm
November27° / 80°88 mm
December27° / 80°21 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Somalia, Fed. Rep.

The most comfortable months to visit Somalia, Fed. Rep. are typically September, January and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 34°C high). The coldest is July (near 21°C low). November is usually the wettest month.

SeptemberJanuaryAugust

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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.

The most comfortable months to visit Somalia, Fed. Rep. are typically September, January and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Somalia, Fed. Rep. has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C and about 480 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically April and the coldest is July.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Somalia, Fed. Rep. is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 18,358,615. The population is expanding fast — roughly 3.1% annually.

GDP per capita is roughly $597, placing Somalia, Fed. Rep. among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 58.8 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 6.1 births per woman, and 54.1% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.