Somalia, Fed. Rep. Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s urban population was 55.22% in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s urban population stood at 55.22% in 2025, a rise of +0.61% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.22% by 2025. Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked 144th globally.
Somalia's urban population has experienced a significant increase over the past six decades, rising from a low of 17.67% in 1960 to a high of 55.22% in 2025. This growth places Somalia at rank 144 globally, just ahead of Haiti's 55.65% urban population. The country's urban population growth has been steady, with a notable acceleration in recent years, as Somalia transitions from a predominantly rural society. The all-time peak and trough values, both occurring in 2025 and 1960 respectively, highlight the country's urbanization trajectory. In comparison to other countries, Somalia's urban population growth is comparable to that of Côte d'Ivoire, which also experienced a significant increase in its urban population. However, the long-term trend of Somalia's urban population growth is expected to continue, driven by the ongoing migration of people from rural areas to cities in search of economic opportunities, which could be disrupted by a protracted conflict or economic instability.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 56.39% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 55.81% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 55.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.22% | +0.61% | #144 |
| 2024 | 54.62% | +0.55% | #73 |
| 2023 | 54.07% | +0.57% | #73 |
| 2022 | 53.50% | +0.59% | #73 |
| 2021 | 52.91% | +0.62% | #72 |
| 2020 | 52.29% | +0.64% | #71 |
| 2019 | 51.64% | +0.69% | #70 |
| 2018 | 50.95% | +2.59% | #70 |
| 2017 | 48.36% | +2.42% | #67 |
| 2016 | 45.94% | +2.08% | #62 |
| 2015 | 43.86% | +1.51% | #61 |
| 2014 | 42.35% | +1.09% | #59 |
| 2013 | 41.26% | +0.99% | #58 |
| 2012 | 40.27% | +0.89% | #57 |
| 2011 | 39.38% | +0.81% | #55 |
Analysis
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s urban population was 55.22% in 2025, a rise of +0.61% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 55.22% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s urban population was 55.22% in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s urban population peaked at 55.22% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Somalia, Fed. Rep. was 17.67% in 1960.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks 144th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s urban population is projected to reach 55.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Somalia, Fed. Rep. in 2025 was 55.22%. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_somalia-fed-rep_urban-population,
title = {Somalia, Fed. Rep. Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/somalia-fed-rep/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}