Somalia Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Somalia Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Somalia population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. 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 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was two decades after Somalia’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Somalia country overview.

Chart of Somalia Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

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

Conclusion

Somalia’s population grew steadily from 1980 to 1989 for the decade. The population grew from 6.5 million  people in 1980 to 7.1 million people in 1989. As a result, the population grew by 9.2% in the 1980s (1980 to 1989). 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 1990s.