What is the population of Somalia?

The population of Somalia is approximately 20,305,907 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Somalia?

Life expectancy at birth in Somalia is 59.3 years as of 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Somalia?

The total fertility rate in Somalia is 5.80 children per woman as of 2026.

What is the median age in Somalia?

The median age in Somalia is 15.6 years as of 2026.

What is the age distribution in Somalia?

Somalia's population is 46.5% children (0-14 years), 50.8% working age (15-64 years), and 2.6% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.

What is the GDP per capita in Somalia?

The GDP per capita in Somalia is $1,956 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Somalia?

The inflation rate in Somalia is 5.9% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Somalia

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,289

Deaths today

531

Net migration today

As of today, Somalia has approximately 20,305,907 people. Estimated births today: 2,289; deaths: 531.

Watch Somalia's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(53)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Muqdisho (Mogadishu)★ Capital	Banaadir	4.52M	209	21,641
2	Hargeisa	Somaliland	1.63M	97	16,883
3	Kismayo	Jubbada Hoose	471.1K	37	12,872
4	Burao	Somaliland	440.7K	32	13,685
5	Baidoa	Bay	426.9K	31	13,951
6	Borama	Somaliland	374.5K	22	17,025
7	Wanlaweyn	Shabeellaha Hoose	327.0K	12	27,252
8	Merca	Shabeellaha Hoose	312.0K	10	31,204
9	Beledweyne	Hiiraan	306.0K	25	12,440
10	Jowhar	Shabeellaha Dhexe	268.0K	13	20,616
11	Bosaso	Bari	235.8K	19	12,155
12	Balcad	Shabeellaha Dhexe	195.6K	8	24,444
13	Galkayo	Mudug	182.3K	20	9,024
14	Berbera	Somaliland	173.0K	16	10,682
15	Buulo Mareer	Shabeellaha Hoose	148.1K	6	24,683
16	Bardera	Gedo	147.3K	11	13,148
17	Qoryooley	Shabeellaha Hoose	139.4K	8	17,425
18	El Afweyn	Somaliland	132.3K	4	33,086
19	Buurhakaba	Bay	129.0K	10	12,898
20	Erigavo	Somaliland	119.9K	7	17,625
21	Wajid	Bakool	117.2K	6	19,535
22	Barawa	Shabeellaha Hoose	116.0K	8	14,502
23	Guriel	Galguduud	115.7K	13	8,634
24	Las Anod	Somaliland	112.3K	9	12,207
25	Jilib	Jubbada Dhexe	112.1K	6	18,688
26	Jamame	Jubbada Hoose	106.2K	5	21,247
27	Qardho	Bari	100.7K	7	13,984
28	Garoowe	Nugaal	96.8K	14	6,813
29	Bulo Burto	Hiiraan	92.5K	7	12,500
30	Shalaambood	Shabeellaha Hoose	91.1K	4	22,765

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Somalia?: The population of Somalia is approximately 20,305,907 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.
What is the life expectancy in Somalia?: Life expectancy at birth in Somalia is 59.3 years as of 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Somalia?: The total fertility rate in Somalia is 5.80 children per woman as of 2026.
What is the median age in Somalia?: The median age in Somalia is 15.6 years as of 2026.
What is the age distribution in Somalia?: Somalia's population is 46.5% children (0-14 years), 50.8% working age (15-64 years), and 2.6% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.
What is the GDP per capita in Somalia?: The GDP per capita in Somalia is $1,956 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Somalia?: The inflation rate in Somalia is 5.9% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,289

Deaths today

531

Net migration today

As of today, Somalia has approximately 20,305,907 people. Estimated births today: 2,289; deaths: 531.

Watch Somalia's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(53)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Muqdisho (Mogadishu)★ Capital	Banaadir	4.52M	209	21,641
2	Hargeisa	Somaliland	1.63M	97	16,883
3	Kismayo	Jubbada Hoose	471.1K	37	12,872
4	Burao	Somaliland	440.7K	32	13,685
5	Baidoa	Bay	426.9K	31	13,951
6	Borama	Somaliland	374.5K	22	17,025
7	Wanlaweyn	Shabeellaha Hoose	327.0K	12	27,252
8	Merca	Shabeellaha Hoose	312.0K	10	31,204
9	Beledweyne	Hiiraan	306.0K	25	12,440
10	Jowhar	Shabeellaha Dhexe	268.0K	13	20,616
11	Bosaso	Bari	235.8K	19	12,155
12	Balcad	Shabeellaha Dhexe	195.6K	8	24,444
13	Galkayo	Mudug	182.3K	20	9,024
14	Berbera	Somaliland	173.0K	16	10,682
15	Buulo Mareer	Shabeellaha Hoose	148.1K	6	24,683
16	Bardera	Gedo	147.3K	11	13,148
17	Qoryooley	Shabeellaha Hoose	139.4K	8	17,425
18	El Afweyn	Somaliland	132.3K	4	33,086
19	Buurhakaba	Bay	129.0K	10	12,898
20	Erigavo	Somaliland	119.9K	7	17,625
21	Wajid	Bakool	117.2K	6	19,535
22	Barawa	Shabeellaha Hoose	116.0K	8	14,502
23	Guriel	Galguduud	115.7K	13	8,634
24	Las Anod	Somaliland	112.3K	9	12,207
25	Jilib	Jubbada Dhexe	112.1K	6	18,688
26	Jamame	Jubbada Hoose	106.2K	5	21,247
27	Qardho	Bari	100.7K	7	13,984
28	Garoowe	Nugaal	96.8K	14	6,813
29	Bulo Burto	Hiiraan	92.5K	7	12,500
30	Shalaambood	Shabeellaha Hoose	91.1K	4	22,765

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Somalia?: The population of Somalia is approximately 20,305,907 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.
What is the life expectancy in Somalia?: Life expectancy at birth in Somalia is 59.3 years as of 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Somalia?: The total fertility rate in Somalia is 5.80 children per woman as of 2026.
What is the median age in Somalia?: The median age in Somalia is 15.6 years as of 2026.
What is the age distribution in Somalia?: Somalia's population is 46.5% children (0-14 years), 50.8% working age (15-64 years), and 2.6% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.
What is the GDP per capita in Somalia?: The GDP per capita in Somalia is $1,956 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Somalia?: The inflation rate in Somalia is 5.9% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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