Somalia Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Somalia Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Somalia population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. Somalia’s official name is the Federal Republic of Somalia. The country is located i n the Northeast of the continent of Africa. Additionally, it borders Ethiopia to the west and Kenya to the southwest.  Eventually, Somalia declared independence on July 1st, 1960.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Somalia from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade after Somalia’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Somalia country overview.

Chart of Somalia Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates in millions.

Conclusion

Somalia’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 3.4 million  people in 1970 to 5.8 million people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 18.2% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Somalia is approximately 56 years (2019). Lastly, around 45% of Somalia’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Somalia has increased from 35.4 years in 1960 to 56 years in 2019. To conclude, Somalia maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Somalia’s population growth in the 1980s.