Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Somalia
Somalia: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 4.39 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.39 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
9th
of 121 countries
All-time high
12.32 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-25.21 % change on previous year
in 2007
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Somalia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Somalia stood at 4.39 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Somalia peaked at 12.32 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -25.21 % change on previous year, in 2007.
Somalia ranks 9th of 121 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Somalia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 7.42 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 7.42 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 9.84 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 1965 | 12.28 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 1966 | 12.3 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1967 | 12.3 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1968 | 12.32 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 12.28 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 12.3 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 12.3 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 12.32 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 12.28 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 12.3 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 9.1 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1976 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 1977 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 4.37 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 4.37 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 8.01 % change on previous year | +83.0% |
| 1984 | 8.01 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 6.73 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 1986 | 6.74 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 6.74 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 6.75 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 6.73 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 6.74 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 6.74 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.9303 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 1993 | 0.9271 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 0.9284 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 0.9286 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.9297 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 0.9272 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 0.9289 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 0.928 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 0.9296 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 0.9277 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 3.95 % change on previous year | +325.8% |
| 2003 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.96 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 3.95 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2007 | -25.21 % change on previous year | -738.2% |
| 2008 | 7.16 % change on previous year | -128.4% |
| 2009 | 7.14 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 7.15 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 7.15 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 5.31 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 2013 | 5.29 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 5.3 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 5.3 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 5.3 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 5.3 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 5.3 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 2020 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 4.53 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.4 % change on previous year | 7.41 % change on previous year | 12.32 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 8.81 % change on previous year | 4.36 % change on previous year | 12.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.28 % change on previous year | 4.36 % change on previous year | 8.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.09 % change on previous year | 0.9271 % change on previous year | 6.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.07 % change on previous year | -25.21 % change on previous year | 7.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.61 % change on previous year | 4.72 % change on previous year | 7.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.55 % change on previous year | 4.39 % change on previous year | 4.69 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 6 Madagascar 4.45 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Ethiopia 4.44 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Zambia 4.41 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 4.38 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Niger 4.36 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Mali 4.25 % change on previous year compare
More urban development data for Somalia
- Population in the largest city 26.3% (2025)
- Population density 29.26 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 18.54 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 2.85 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.1448 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 4.16 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 2.85 million (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 48.36 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Somalia?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Somalia was 4.39 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.32 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.21 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Somalia rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Somalia ranks 9th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.