What is the Population of Somalia?
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 |
Population of Somalia — FAQ
What is the population of Somalia?
The population of Somalia is approximately 19,655,000 (19.7 million).
How does Somalia rank by population?
Somalia is the 66th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site.
What is the population density of Somalia?
Somalia has a population density of roughly 31 people per km².
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