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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Somalia, Fed. Rep.

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population19.65M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$13B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$661.172025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth592024 · yearsInternet use27.9%2024 · % of populationForest area9.2%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
53.2%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Somalia, Fed. Rep.2023 · 53.2%
018.1336.2554.3872.51960199320252001: 70%2002: 69.9%2003: 69.8%2004: 69.7%2005: 69.7%2006: 69.7%2007: 69.7%2008: 69.8%2009: 71.8%2010: 72.5%2011: 71.5%2012: 67.4%2013: 63.3%2014: 61.4%2015: 60.7%2016: 60.2%2017: 59%2018: 56.2%2019: 53.9%2020: 52.1%2021: 52.1%2022: 52.8%2023: 53.2%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Somalia, Fed. Rep. in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Mogadishu
Country code
SOM

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