Deaths by age group in Somalia
Somalia: Deaths by age group was 8 deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deaths by age group in Somalia, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths by age group in Somalia is 8 deaths, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 14.3% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths by age group in Somalia peaked at 12 deaths in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1950.
That places Somalia 155th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.7 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 deaths | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.6 deaths | 1 deaths | 2 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.2 deaths | 3 deaths | 6 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.3 deaths | 2 deaths | 7 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 6 deaths | 4 deaths | 8 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.8 deaths | 6 deaths | 12 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.25 deaths | 7 deaths | 11 deaths | 4 |
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More health data for Somalia
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 987.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 32,421 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 1,320 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 1,320 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 161,442 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 160,345 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 166,877 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 165,473 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 172,667 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 170,886 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths by age group in Somalia?
- Deaths by age group in Somalia was 8 deaths in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths by age group recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 12 deaths in 2011.
- What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1950.
- How does Somalia rank for deaths by age group?
- Somalia ranks 155th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deaths by age group rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The number of deaths in a calendar year. This only includes people aged 100+.