| Area of Somalia | 632,972.7 km² |
| Population | 10.7 million |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +179.8% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +46.7% |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
Map of Somalia
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,813,147 | 6,230,944 | 7,274,923 | 10,669,115 |
| Population Density | 6.02 / km² | 9.84 / km² | 11.5 / km² | 16.9 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 500 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 227,011 | n/a | n/a |
| 600 | 243,506 | 0.7% | 1,649 |
| 700 | 261,207 | 0.7% | 1,770 |
| 800 | 280,203 | 0.7% | 1,899 |
| 900 | 295,739 | 0.5% | 1,553 |
| 1000 | 311,276 | 0.5% | 1,553 |
| 1100 | 373,420 | 1.8% | 6,214 |
| 1200 | 435,565 | 1.6% | 6,214 |
| 1300 | 497,709 | 1.3% | 6,214 |
| 1400 | 559,854 | 1.2% | 6,214 |
| 1500 | 621,998 | 1.1% | 6,214 |
| 1600 | 660,839 | 0.6% | 3,884 |
| 1700 | 699,679 | 0.6% | 3,884 |
| 1800 | 755,883 | 0.8% | 5,620 |
| 1900 | 1,121,112 | 4% | 36,522 |
| 1910 | 1,179,493 | 5.2% | 58,381 |
| 1920 | 1,296,715 | 9.9% | 117,222 |
| 1930 | 1,425,616 | 9.9% | 128,901 |
| 1940 | 1,567,340 | 9.9% | 141,724 |
| 1950 | 1,723,145 | 9.9% | 155,805 |
| 1960 | 2,144,282 | 24.4% | 421,137 |
| 1970 | 2,737,845 | 27.7% | 593,563 |
| 1990 | 6,230,944 | 50.9% | 1,746,549 |
| 2000 | 7,274,923 | 16.8% | 1,043,979 |
| 2020 | 11,661,794 | 26.6% | 2,193,435 |
| 2030 | 13,692,528 | 17.4% | 2,030,734 |
| 2040 | 15,514,414 | 13.3% | 1,821,886 |
| 2050 | 16,797,086 | 8.3% | 1,282,672 |
| 2060 | 17,724,689 | 5.5% | 927,603 |
| 2070 | 18,468,713 | 4.2% | 744,024 |
| 2080 | 19,081,375 | 3.3% | 612,662 |
| 2090 | 19,581,539 | 2.6% | 500,164 |
| 2100 | 19,982,356 | 2% | 400,817 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Coastal regions in Somalia
Coastal regions in Somalia
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakool | 25,813.8 km² | 446,611 | 44.8 / mi² |
| Banaadir | 248.2 km² | 1.5 million | 15,736 / mi² |
| Bari | 68,347.1 km² | 547,871 | 20.8 / mi² |
| Bay | 43,938 km² | 892,227 | 52.6 / mi² |
| Central Shabeelle, Somalia | 18,497.1 km² | 735,677 | 103.0 / mi² |
| Galguduud | 48,974.7 km² | 470,046 | 24.9 / mi² |
| Gedo | 45,119.1 km² | 486,912 | 28.0 / mi² |
| Hiran, Somalia | 34,184.2 km² | 473,912 | 35.9 / mi² |
| Lower Juba | 47,977 km² | 539,956 | 29.1 / mi² |
| Lower Shabele, Somalia | 25,624.6 km² | 962,311 | 97.3 / mi² |
| Middle Juba | 18,806.1 km² | 343,788 | 47.3 / mi² |
| Mudug | 58,393.8 km² | 500,139 | 22.2 / mi² |
| Nogal, Somalia | 27,491.9 km² | 178,175 | 16.8 / mi² |
| Odalle, Somalia | 16,211.2 km² | 437,408 | 69.9 / mi² |
| Soul, Somalia | 38,060.7 km² | 215,955 | 14.7 / mi² |
| Sunag, Somalia | 53,890.9 km² | 388,865 | 18.7 / mi² |
| Togdheer Region | 33,451 km² | 582,801 | 45.1 / mi² |
| Waqoyi Galbiid, Somalia | 27,943.4 km² | 1.0 million | 93.6 / mi² |
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk. See here for more information.