Somali Speaking Countries (2026)
Somali is spoken in 1 countries across 1 region (Africa). The combined population of all Somali-speaking countries is approximately 20 million people, covering a total land area of 637,657 km².
Somalia is the largest Somali-speaking country by population, home to 100.0% of the total Somali-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 637,657 km².
The average population density across all Somali-speaking countries is 31 people per km². These countries use 1 different currency, including Somali shilling.
Countries
1
Total Population
20M
Most Populous
Somalia
Largest by Area
Somalia
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Somali-speaking population per country
Somalia100.0% · 19,655,000All Somali-Speaking Countries
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somalia | 19,655,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Somali?
Somali is an official or recognized language in 1 countries across 1 region (Africa).
What is the most populous Somali-speaking country?
Somalia is the most populous Somali-speaking country with a population of 19,655,000, accounting for 100.0% of all Somali-speaking people.
What is the total population of Somali-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 1 Somali-speaking countries is approximately 20 million, covering a total land area of 637,657 km².
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Somali-speaking countries span 1 region. Explore each region for more population data.