Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Somalia
Somalia: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate was 4.51 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Somalia, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Somalia is 4.51 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 9.3% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Somalia peaked at 14.41 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -6.51 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Somalia ranks 7th of 233 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Somalia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.12 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1974 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 2.91 % change on previous year | +17.7% |
| 1977 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1978 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 11.78 % change on previous year | +288.1% |
| 1980 | 14.41 % change on previous year | +22.3% |
| 1981 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 1982 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -163.1% |
| 1983 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -217.6% |
| 1984 | 3.06 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 3.86 % change on previous year | +26.2% |
| 1986 | 3.82 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 3.96 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 1989 | -3.3 % change on previous year | -224.7% |
| 1990 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 1991 | -0.9368 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1992 | -6.51 % change on previous year | +595.3% |
| 1993 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -83.8% |
| 1994 | 7.1 % change on previous year | -773.2% |
| 1995 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
| 1996 | 3.98 % change on previous year | +73.7% |
| 1997 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 1998 | 3.72 % change on previous year | +52.4% |
| 1999 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 3.7 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 3.58 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2008 | 3.47 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 2009 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2010 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0026 % change on previous year | -99.9% |
| 2013 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +109117.2% |
| 2014 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 2015 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 2016 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 2017 | 3.43 % change on previous year | +35.2% |
| 2018 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 4.01 % change on previous year | +20.5% |
| 2020 | 4.16 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 4.27 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2023 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2024 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +27.6% |
| 2025 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.55 % change on previous year | 2.09 % change on previous year | 11.78 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.3 % change on previous year | -3.3 % change on previous year | 14.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.36 % change on previous year | -6.51 % change on previous year | 7.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.31 % change on previous year | 2.55 % change on previous year | 3.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.81 % change on previous year | 0.0026 % change on previous year | 4.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.02 % change on previous year | 3.23 % change on previous year | 4.51 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 4 Oman 5.23 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Tokelau 4.92 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Uganda 4.54 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Central African Republic 4.31 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Afghanistan 4.27 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Niger 4.06 % change on previous year compare
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 population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Somalia?
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Somalia was 4.51 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.41 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.51 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Somalia rank for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Somalia ranks 7th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 25-64 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.