Somalia is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 19.7 million people (UN estimate), the 66th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1960Population: 66th
Somaliaソマリア
Region
Eastern Africa, Africa
Population
about 19.7 million (66th)
Area
637,657 km² (41st)
UN member since
September 20, 1960
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Somalia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 19.7 million, the 66th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/6 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 637,657 km², the 41st largest of the 193. That is about 1.7 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 31.
Joining the United Nations
Somalia joined the United Nations on September 20, 1960.
That was 4 years after Japan joined in 1956.
13 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Somalia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Somalia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Somalia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 18 UN member states in Eastern Africa. The one with the most people is Ethiopia.