Somalia: economy and key statistics
Somalia is number 146 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $13.0 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $661. The economy grew by 3.0% in 2025. Unemployment is 18.9%.
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National power
Somalia is number 135 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 25.1 out of 100: economic 38, technology 9, military 16 and human capital 48.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $13.0 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $32.3 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $661 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +3.0% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 18.9% | 2025 |
| Population | 19.7 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 3.6 million | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 29% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 6.4% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 28% of people | 2024 |
Other economies in Africa
- South Africa (#40)
- Nigeria (#50)
- Kenya (#62)
- Ethiopia (#67)
- Angola (#69)
- Ghana (#70)
- Côte d'Ivoire (#77)
- DR Congo (#81)
- Tanzania (#83)
- Uganda (#89)
- Sudan (#91)
- Cameroon (#92)
- Zimbabwe (#96)
- Senegal (#108)
- Mali (#114)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Somalia?
Somalia had a GDP of $13.0 billion in 2025, ranking number 146 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Somalia?
GDP per person in Somalia was $661 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Somalia growing?
The economy of Somalia grew by 3.0% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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