Is Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) rising or falling?

Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.

How does Somalia, Fed. Rep. rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?

In 2024, Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked #144 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).

How does Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so Somalia, Fed. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

Somalia, Fed. Rep.: Urban population (% of total population)

Name: Somalia, Fed. Rep.: Urban population (% of total population)
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In 2024, Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) was 54.62.

That's up 1.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 62.87 . Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #144 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 54.62; 2024
Trough: 35.47; 2005
1-year change: +1.0%
5-year change: +5.8%; +1.1% / yr
10-year change: +29.0%; +2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Urban population (% of total population)
2024	54.6176
2023	54.0714
2022	53.5010
2021	52.9061
2020	52.2863
2019	51.6421
2018	50.9506
2017	48.3640
2016	45.9428
2015	43.8618

About Urban population (% of total population)

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

Indicator code: SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) in 2024?: In 2024, Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) was 54.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) rising or falling?: Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Somalia, Fed. Rep. rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?: In 2024, Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked #144 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).
How does Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so Somalia, Fed. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.
What is Urban population (% of total population) and how is it measured?: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS), CC BY 4.0.