Somalia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Somalia has a developing economy supported by livestock, agriculture, trade, telecommunications, remittances, transport, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track changes in output per resident through periods of reconstruction and economic transition. Explore Somalia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$813
Est. in USD
World Rank
#185
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.4%
+$49
Africa Rank
#47
Out of 54 countries
1. Somalia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Somalia’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across livestock, agriculture, trade, telecommunications, and service activity. Remittances and informal commerce also play important roles in household and business activity. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps place national economic production into a per-person context.
2. Somalia GDP Per Capita Growth (2012–2026)
3. Somalia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $813 | +6.4% |
| 2025 | $764 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $737 | +7.9% |
| 2023 | $683 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $653 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | $624 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | $584 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | $602 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | $563 | -7.2% |
| 2017 | $607 | +8.6% |
| 2016 | $559 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | $532 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | $515 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | $482 | +10.0% |
| 2012 | $438 | — |
4. Somalia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+30.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+45.4%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
N/A
(2006 to 2026)
Somalia’s GDP per capita can be influenced by agricultural conditions, livestock exports, rainfall, remittances, inflation, investment, population growth, and domestic stability. Climate shocks and disruptions to trade can significantly affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of reconstruction, drought, recovery, and economic adjustment.
5. Somalia GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Somalia
$813
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Somalia’s GDP per capita is approximately
75.4%
below the
Africa average
and
96.8%
below the world average.
6. Somalia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #44 | Sierra Leone | $919 |
| #45 | Sudan | $864 |
| #46 | Niger | $822 |
| #47 | Somalia | $813 |
| #48 | Malawi | $733 |
| #49 | Eritrea | $656 |
| #50 | Madagascar | $656 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Somalia
Somalia GDP (Nominal)
$14.2 Billion
(2026)
Somalia GDP Per Capita
$813
(2026)
Somalia’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP reflects the size of national economic activity, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of output generated for each resident. Both indicators together offer complementary views of economic development.
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8. Somalia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $867 | +6.6% |
| 2028 | $916 | +5.7% |
| 2029 | $968 | +5.7% |
| 2030 | $1,019 | +5.3% |
Somalia GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,019 by 2030, representing a 25.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Somalia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Somalia GDP per capita is estimated at $813 in 2026.
It ranks #185 globally and #47 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 6.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 30.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 45.4%.
It is approximately 75.4% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 96.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,019 by 2030, 25.3% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Somalia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Somalia GDP per capita is estimated at $813 in 2026.
Somalia ranks #185 globally and #47 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.4% compared with 2025.
Somalia GDP per capita was approximately $532 in 2015.
Somalia GDP per capita is approximately 75.4% below the Africa average.
14. Explore GDP Per Capita
Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.