Population: 18 million
Somalia has a population of 18 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $8 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Somalia is $8 billion ($440 per capita).
Capital: Mogadishu
The capital city of Somalia is Mogadishu. Currency: Somali Shilling (SOS).
Languages: Somali, Arabic
Official/main languages: Somali, Arabic. Area: 637,657 km². Continent: Africa.
Somalia Overview
Somalia (🇸🇴) is located in Africa with a total area of 637,657 km². The country has a population of 18 million and its capital is Mogadishu.
Economy
- GDP: $8 billion
- GDP per capita: $440
- Currency: Somali Shilling (SOS)
Key Facts
- Capital: Mogadishu
- Languages: Somali, Arabic
- Area: 637,657 km²
- Continent: Africa
How to read this Somalia profile
Use the population of 18 million together with the area of 637,657 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $8 billion and GDP per capita of $440 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Scope and freshness of the Somalia profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Somalia, its capital Mogadishu, and its place in Africa. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
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Somalia data sources and update scope
This Somalia profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Somalia?
The population of Somalia is approximately 18 million.
What is the GDP of Somalia?
The GDP of Somalia is approximately $8 billion, which translates to $440 per capita.
What is the capital of Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.