Somalia, Fed. Rep. Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s population growth was 3.05% in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 12.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s population growth stood at 3.05% in 2025, a decline of +0.44pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.05% by 2025. Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked 14th globally.
Somalia's population growth rate has exhibited significant fluctuations over the 65-year period from 1961 to 2025, influenced by various socio-economic and political factors. The country's all-time peak of 12.37% in 1979 was followed by a devastating trough of -4.79% in 1992, a rare instance of population decline globally. Since then, Somalia's population growth rate has gradually increased, reaching 3.05% in 2025, ranking it the 14th globally. Compared to its peer countries, Somalia's growth rate is lower than that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which stands at 3.26%, but higher than that of Yemen, Republic of, at 3.04%. The recovery of Somalia's population growth rate from its historic trough reflects the country's gradual stabilization, albeit from a low base. A significant improvement in the security situation, investment in healthcare, and enhanced economic opportunities could drive Somalia's population growth rate upwards, potentially leading to a more stable demographic trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.81% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.93% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.05% | −0.44pp | #14 |
| 2024 | 3.48% | +0.40pp | #209 |
| 2023 | 3.08% | +0.05pp | #203 |
| 2022 | 3.03% | −0.63pp | #204 |
| 2021 | 3.66% | −0.14pp | #216 |
| 2020 | 3.80% | +0.12pp | #214 |
| 2019 | 3.68% | +0.15pp | #212 |
| 2018 | 3.53% | −0.35pp | #212 |
| 2017 | 3.88% | +0.03pp | #214 |
| 2016 | 3.85% | +0.40pp | #210 |
| 2015 | 3.44% | −0.14pp | #202 |
| 2014 | 3.59% | +0.36pp | #201 |
| 2013 | 3.23% | +2.32pp | #193 |
| 2012 | 0.91% | +0.20pp | #89 |
| 2011 | 0.71% | −1.77pp | #83 |
Analysis
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s population growth was 3.05% in 2025, a decline of −0.44pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 3.05% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s population growth was 3.05% in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 12.5% decrease from the previous year.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s population growth peaked at 12.37% in 1979.
The lowest population growth in Somalia, Fed. Rep. was -4.79% in 1992.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks 14th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s population growth is projected to reach 3.05% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Somalia, Fed. Rep. in 2025 was 3.05%. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_somalia-fed-rep_population-growth,
title = {Somalia, Fed. Rep. Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/somalia-fed-rep/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}