The Socio-Demographic Survey 2026 represents an important milestone in advancing a modern, reliable, and nationally driven statistical system. By integrating geospatial modelling techniques with comprehensive field data collection, the survey produced population estimates for five selected districts, demonstrating the value of innovative statistical methods in generating timely and evidence-based…
The Somalia Consumer Price Index (CPI). Over the twelve months to June 2026, the CPI rose 8.1%. The most significant price rises over the twelve months were Restaurants and Accommodation Services (+19.1%): driven by Restaurant Services (+22%). There were no negative movements during June2026. State-level increases (highest to lowest): Galmudug (+12.4%), Puntland (+9.0%), Banadir (+8.6%), The post…
This second VNR reflects Somalia’s continued efforts to institutionalise evidence-based policymaking, strengthen national ownership of development processes, and align long-term national aspirations with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The review provides an important opportunity to assess progress achieved since 2022, identify persistent gaps and constraints, share lessons learned…
The annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) statistics are key indicators of Somalia’s economy and its growth in recent years, providing estimates of expenditure levels and growth across the economy. Much effort has been made to secure new sources of data and improve the quality of data from existing sources. The estimates presented in this report The post Somalia Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 2025…
This Child Poverty Analysis Report applies the Multidimensional Overlapping Deprivation Analysis (MODA) framework to assess the extent and characteristics of child poverty in Somalia, drawing on data from the 2022 Somali Integrated Household Budget Survey (SIHBS). The analysis covers all children aged 0–17 years and is disaggregated by age group (0–4 and 5–17), sex, residence, The post…
Somalia Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment 2026 The completion of this Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment (CFSVA) marks a significant step in strengthening Somalia’s nationally led evidence base for food security policy, planning.This report comes at a critical time. Climate shocks, conflict, displacement, and economic vulnerability continue to affect…
The Somalia Consumer Price Index (CPI).Over the twelve months to March 2026, the CPI rose 7.8%. The most significant price rises over the twelve months were Restaurants and Accommodation Services (+20.9%): Restaurant Services (+14.3%). There were no negative movements during March 2026. State-level increases (highest to lowest): South-West State (+9.3%, Banadir (+8.9%), Galmudug (+8.8%), Jubaland…
The Somalia Consumer Price Index (CPI).Over the twelve months to May 2026, the CPI rose 8.4%. The most significant price rises over the twelve months were restaurants and Accommodation Services (+23.4%): Restaurant Services (+28.7%). There were no negative movements during May 2026. State-level increases (highest to lowest), Galmudug (+17.7%), Puntland (+9.3%), Banadir (+7.7%), Jubaland (+7.7%),…
The Somalia Consumer Price Index (CPI).Over the twelve months to February 2026, the CPI rose 5.7%.The most significant price rises over the twelve months were Education Services (+14.9%), Restaurant and Accommodation services (+12.8%), Health (+12,.2%)and Food and Non- Alcoholic Beverages (+7.8%). Price increases were strong for the month of February across the states with Galmudug The post…
The Somalia Consumer Price Index (CPI).Over the twelve months to January 2026, the CPI rose 5.5%. The most significant price rises over the twelve months were Education Services (+14.3%), Restaurant and Accommodation services (+10.0%) , Health (+9.4%), and Food and Non- Alcoholic Beverages (+7.7%) Price increases were strong for the month of January across the The post Consumer Price Index (CPI)…