Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Somalia was reported at 29.57 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Somalia - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

The total population in Somalia was estimated at 18.4 million people in 2023, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Somalia Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Total current population for Somalia in 2025 is 19,281,903, a 3.07% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Somalia in 2024 was <strong>18,706,922</strong>, a <strong>1.9% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Somalia in 2023 was <strong>18,358,615</strong>, a <strong>3.13% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Somalia in 2022 was <strong>17,801,897</strong>, a <strong>3.07% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

Somalia SO: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 9.021 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.900 % for 2016. Somalia SO: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.666 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.042 % in 1980 and a record low of 7.876 % in 2004. Somalia SO: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Somalia – Table SO.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Somalia was reported at 28.38 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Somalia - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

There were 2 978 700 Facebook users in Somalia in July 2024, which accounted for 16.5% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 56.2%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (1 204 500). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 660 500.

Somalia birth rate for 2025 is 40.29, a 0.74% decline from 2024.

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<li>Somalia birth rate for 2024 was <strong>40.59</strong>, a <strong>0.73% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Somalia birth rate for 2023 was <strong>40.89</strong>, a <strong>0.48% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Somalia birth rate for 2022 was <strong>41.08</strong>, a <strong>0.47% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.

Population, male in Somalia was reported at 9197829 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Somalia - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population, female (% of total population) in Somalia was reported at 49.9 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Somalia - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Somalia death rate for 2025 is 9.86, a 1.47% decline from 2024.

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<li>Somalia death rate for 2024 was <strong>10.01</strong>, a <strong>1.44% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Somalia death rate for 2023 was <strong>10.15</strong>, a <strong>1.52% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Somalia death rate for 2022 was <strong>10.31</strong>, a <strong>1.5% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Somalia (SLEMPTOTLSPZSSOM) from 1991 to 2024 about Somalia, employment-population ratio, employment, and population.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Kismaayo, Somalia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Mogadishu, Somalia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

There were 358 700 Linkedin users in Somalia in December 2024, which accounted for 2% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (190 000).

Population, total in Somalia was reported at 18358615 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Somalia - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

UNICEF's country profile for Somalia, including under-five mortality rates, child health, education and sanitation data.

Population, male (% of total population) in Somalia was reported at 50.1 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Somalia - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Somalia saw no significant changes in 2022 in comparison to the previous year 2021 and remained at around 34.94 percent. However, 2022 marked the second consecutive increase of the labor participation rate. The labor force participation rate refers to the share of the population aged 15 years and over who are economically active. Unemployed people actively searching for work are included, whereas the long-term unemployed (economically inactive) are not. It is calculated by dividing the total number of workers aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more key insights for the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in countries like Zimbabwe and Eritrea.

There were 554 600 Instagram users in Somalia in December 2024, which accounted for 3.1% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 52.7%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (279 800). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 112 600.

Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) in Somalia was reported at 9.126 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Somalia - Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.