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Somalia economy
Somalia’s economy grew 3.0% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Unemployment was 18.9% in 2025.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 3.0% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 18.9% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $13.0 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $661 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $1,602 | 2024 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | 0.1% | 2024 |
| Population | 19.7 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.