In 2008, the city was estimated to have 5 million inhabitants; by 2017, its population had grown to 7.7 million people.
Sanadkii 2008, magaalada waxaa lagu qiyaasey inay ku nool yihiin 5 milyan; illaa 2017, dadkeedu waxay kor u kaceen 7.7 milyan oo qof.