| Metric | Somalia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Land Area | 637,657 km² (246,201 sq mi) | 242,495 km² (93,628 sq mi) |
| Population (est.) | ~16.5 million | ~68.5 million |
| Population Density | ~26/km² | ~282/km² |
Somalia is ~2.6× larger in area but has ~4× fewer people. The UK is one of the world's most densely populated large nations; Somalia is sparsely settled, with much of its territory arid or semi-arid.