Africa
Somalia: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Somalia: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Population
- 19.7 million
- Area
- 637,657 km²
- Currency
- Somali Shilling
#67 by population · #41 by area · #147 economy in the world · #151 by population density
Population and society
Population of so, 1960–2025. From 2.9 million in 1960 to 19.7 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 30 per km² (rank 151 of 194)
- Urban population
- 55.1% (2025)
- Under 15
- 46.6% (2025)
- Over 65
- 2.6% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 6.01 (2024)
- Internet users
- 27.9% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $13.0B (rank 147 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 18.9% (2025)
- Forests
- 7.8% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.1 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Qolobaa Calankeed
- Official name
- جمهورية الصومال الفيدرالية · Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- Arabic and Somali
- Calling code
- +252
- Internet domain
- .so
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Demonym
- Somali
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya
- Highest point
- Shimbiris (2,460 m)
- Largest city
- Mogadishu, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic · Federal state
- Independence
- 1960
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $661 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 59 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.404 (rank 192 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awdal | Borama | 1,450,000 (2014) | 16,294 |
| Bakool | Hudur | — | — |
| Banadir (Banaadir) | Mogadishu | 1,650,227 (2014) | 370 |
| Bari | Bosaso | — | 70,088 |
| Bay | Baidoa | — | — |
| Galgaduud (Galguduud) | Dusmareb | — | — |
| Gedo | Garbahaareey | — | 85,389 |
| Hiraan (Hiran) | Beledweyne | — | 90,000 |
| Lower Juba | Kismayo | 643 (2008) | 42,876 |
| Lower Shabelle (Lower Shebelle) | Merca | — | 25,285 |
| Middle Juba | Bu'ale | — | — |
| Middle Shabelle (Middle Shebelle) | Jowhar | — | 23 |
| Mudug | Galkayo | — | — |
| Nugaal (Nugal) | Garowe | — | 26,180 |
| Sanaag | Erigavo | 531,145 (2007) | 54,231 |
| Sool | Las Anod | 115,306 (2007) | 39,240 |
| Togdheer | Burao | 941,832 (2007) | 30,426 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed (Maroodi Jeeh) | Hargeisa | — | 17,429 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Somalia?
Mogadishu
How many people live in Somalia?
19.7 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Somalia?
Somali Shilling
What are the official languages of Somalia?
Arabic and Somali
What is the calling code of Somalia?
+252
Which countries border Somalia?
Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya
What is the highest point of Somalia?
Shimbiris (2,460 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.