Mogadishu's 2026 population is now estimated at 2,969,320. In 1950, the population of Mogadishu was 54,661. Mogadishu has grown by 122,900 in the last year, which represents a 4.32% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Mogadishu, which typically includes Mogadishu's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.