Categories in Mogadishu
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mogadishu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 858 | 15 years |
| Shopping | 603 | — |
| Mosques | 549 | — |
| Restaurants | 381 | — |
| Apartments | 270 | — |
| Hospitals | 259 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 240 | — |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 220 | 19 years |
| Electronics stores | 206 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 196 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 182 | — |
| Travel agencies | 178 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 165 | — |
| Corporate management | 156 | — |
Mogadishu Facts
| Area | 217.9 km² |
| Population | 3,169,441 |
| Male Population | 1,576,466 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,592,975 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +571.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +254.6% |
| Median Age | 16 years (Male: 15.8, Female: 16.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,148 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 61 |
| Neighborhoods | Dagmada Hodon, Dagmada Waaberi, Dagmada Wardhiigleey, Dagmada Wada Jir, Dagmada Xamar Weyne |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 2.03711, 45.34375 |
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Mogadishu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 472,220 | 766,165 | 893,722 | 1,303,366 | 3,169,441 | 3,991,239 | 4,934,515 |
| Population Density | 2,166.8 / km² | 3,515.5 / km² | 4,100.8 / km² | 5,980.5 / km² | 14,542.9 / km² | 18,313.7 / km² | 22,641.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMogadishu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 254.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu | +571.2% | +313.7% | +254.6% |
| Banaadir | — | — | — |
| Somalia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mogadishu Median Age
Median Age: 16 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu | 16 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Banaadir | 16 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Somalia | 16 yrs | 16.2 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mogadishu Population Density
Population Density: 14,543 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu | 3.2 million | 217.9 km² | 14,543 / km² |
| Banaadir | 1.3 million | 218.5 km² | 5,964 / km² |
| Somalia | 8.3 million | 471,815 km² | 17.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mogadishu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Mogadishu
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mogadishu
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mogadishu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mogadishu
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Mogadishu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,586 | $665 | $1,217 | $1,719 | $1,862 | $3,285 | $3,280 | $3,148 |
| Total GDP | $16.1M | $15.8M | $52.8M | $101.1M | $145.5M | $380.8M | $685.8M | $733.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Mogadishu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu | 209,643 tn | 0.07 tn | 961.9 tons/km² |
| Banaadir | 86,211 tn | 0.07 tn | 394.5 tons/km² |
| Somalia | 559,846 tn | 0.07 tn | 1.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Mogadishu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 209,643 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 961.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
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