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.