What is the Population of Somalia?
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Somalia has a population of approximately 19,655,000 people, making it the 66th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.25% of the world's population. With a land area of 637,657 km², the population density is roughly 31 people per km².
| Population | 19,655,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 66th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.25% |
| Area | 637,657 km² |
| Population density | 31 / km² |
| Demonym | Somali |
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Population of Somalia — FAQ
What is the population of Somalia?
The population of Somalia is approximately 19,655,000 (19.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Somalia in 2026?
As of 2026, the estimated population of Somalia is approximately 19,655,000 people. Somalia is the 66th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Somalia?
Approximately 19,655,000 people live in Somalia, making it the 66th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Somalia rank by population?
Somalia is the 66th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.25%.
What is the population density of Somalia?
Somalia has a population density of roughly 31 people per km², based on a land area of 637,657 km².
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