Population of Somalia 2026
19٬713٬814
Population now (estimate)
637٬657
Area (km²)
31
Density (per km²)
3.1%
Annual growth rate
19٬713٬814
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
Population pyramid — Somalia
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
The population of Somalia in 2026 is about 19,713,814 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 3.1%.
Somalia covers about 637,657 km², with Mogadishu as its capital, giving a population density of around 31 people per km².
Somalia holds a medium position in terms of population size. Its population growth is among the fastest, driven by high fertility rates, placing growing pressure on services and infrastructure.
من أعلى معدلات النمو السكاني عربياً بفعل ارتفاع الخصوبة. البيانات تقديرية لغياب تعداد حديث شامل.