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Somalia Population 2023
Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country in the Horn of Africa. As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the population of Somalia in 2023 is 18,143,378 (1.8 Crore)
Estimated Population of Somalia in 2023 – 18 million
| Somalia | 2023 Population |
| Total Population | 18,143,378 |
| Global Rank | 69 |
| Land Area | 627,337 sq. km (242,216 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 43 |
| Pop. Density | 25 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Mogadishu |
Source: UN World Population Prospects report
| Fertility Rate* | 6.12 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 62.8 |
| Median Age | 16.7 years |
| Life Expectancy | 58.34 years |
| Urban Population | 46.8% |
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Religion in Somalia
The majority religion in Somalia is Islam 99% of the Somali population is Muslim. As per Pew Research Center, 77% of the population adheres to Sunnism, 8% is non-denominational Muslim, 2% is Shia, thirteen percent refuse to answer, and a further report inclusive of the Somali Region stipulates 2% adherence to a minority sect (e.g. Ibadism, Quranism, etc.).
Others include tiny minorities of Christians and traditional African religions.
Religions percentage in Somalia
- Islam – 99%
- Others – 1 %
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Top Cities in Somalia by Population
| # | City | Region | Population |
| 1 | Mogadishu | Banaadir | 2,120,000 |
| 2 | Hargeisa | Woqooyi Galbeed | 1,200,000 |
| 3 | Bosaso | Bari | 700,000 |
| 4 | Galkayo | Mudug | 545,000 |
| 5 | Borama | Awdal | 415,616 |
| 6 | Burao | Togdheer | 300,400 |
| 7 | Merca | Lower Shebelle | 230,100 |
| 8 | Jamame | Lower Juba | 224,700 |
| 9 | Kismayo | Lower Juba | 183,300 |
| 10 | Baidoa | Bay | 157,500 |