18,421,727
2024
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Somalia has an estimated population of 18.4 million. Around 29% of the population lives in the 10 major cities.
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mogadishu, Banaadir | 2,587,183 |
| 2 | Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed | 477,876 |
| 3 | Berbera, Woqooyi Galbeed | 242,344 |
| 4 | Kismayo, Lower Juba | 234,852 |
| 5 | Marka, Lower Shabeelle | 230,100 |
| 6 | Jamaame, Lower Juba | 185,270 |
| 7 | Baidoa, Bay | 129,839 |
| 8 | Burao, Togdheer | 99,270 |
| 9 | Bosaso, Bari | 74,287 |
| 10 | Afgooye, Lower Shabeelle | 65,461 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Gaalkacyo, Mudug | 61,200 |
| 12 | Laascaanood, Sool | 60,100 |
| 13 | Garoowe, Nugaal | 57,300 |
| 14 | Beledweyne, Hiiraan | 55,410 |
| 15 | Qoryooley, Lower Shabeelle | 51,720 |
| 16 | Jawhar, Middle Shabele | 47,086 |
| 17 | Jilib, Middle Juba | 43,694 |
| 18 | Baardheere, Gedo | 42,240 |
| 19 | Ceerigaabo, Sanaag | 33,853 |
| 20 | Luuq, Gedo | 33,820 |
