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In 2026, Somalia's population is projected at 20,305,907. That is a 9-fold increase on the 2,213,131 recorded in 1950. It is growing at +3.24% a year, one of the faster rates globally, adding about 657.9K people a year. Population density sits at 32 people/km². Half the population is younger than 15.6 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 20.2 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 100 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it rising to 67,364,024, up 232% from 2026.
Total population
20,305,907
Density
32 people/km²
Median age
15.6 years
Growth rate
+3.24%
Somalia is experiencing rapid population growth, adding hundreds of thousands of people each year. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 16 in 2026 to 20 by 2050. Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 67.4M by 2100, more than double 2026's level.