Somalia Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

Somalia Population Growth from 2010 to 2019

This page shows Somalia population growth in the 2010s from 2010 to 2019. 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 2010 to 2019. Furthermore, this was five decades after Somalia’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Somalia country overview.

Chart of Somalia Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

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

Conclusion

Somalia’s population grew steadily from 2010 to 2019 for the decade. The population grew from 12 million  people in 2010 to 15.4 million people in 2019. As a result, the population grew by 28.3% in the 2010s (2010 to 2019). 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.