Migrant populations in Somalia
Somalia: Migrant populations was 77,972 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
77,972
World rank
149th
of 228 countries
All-time high
478,294
in 1990
All-time low
19,527
in 1995
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Somalia, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in Somalia stood at 77,972.
The figure is up 90.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Somalia peaked at 478,294 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 19,527, in 1995.
Somalia ranks 149th of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 478,294 | — |
| 1995 | 19,527 | -95.9% |
| 2000 | 20,097 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 20,768 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 48,106 | +131.6% |
| 2015 | 40,990 | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 58,590 | +42.9% |
| 2024 | 77,972 | +33.1% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 77,972 is below the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 20% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 77,972 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 25% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 248,910 | 19,527 | 478,294 | 2 |
| 2000s | 20,432 | 20,097 | 20,768 | 2 |
| 2010s | 44,548 | 40,990 | 48,106 | 2 |
| 2020s | 68,281 | 58,590 | 77,972 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More population data for Somalia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.96 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4952 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 36,463 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.89 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3207 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.424 (2100)
- Population density 107.38 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.14 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Somalia?
- Migrant populations in Somalia was 77,972 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 478,294 in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,527 in 1995.
- How does Somalia rank for migrant populations?
- Somalia ranks 149th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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