Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Somalia
Somalia: Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 33,077 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Somalia, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Somalia stood at 33,077 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Somalia peaked at 43,375 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2013 and was at its lowest, 71.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1976.
Somalia ranks 2nd of 177 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Somalia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 273.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 253.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1962 | 277.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 1963 | 255.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1964 | 233.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1965 | 180.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.6% |
| 1966 | 194.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 1967 | 196.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 184.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1969 | 170.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.6% |
| 1970 | 156.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 169.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 1972 | 123.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -27.2% |
| 1973 | 121.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1974 | 84.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -30.5% |
| 1975 | 86.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 71.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 1977 | 186.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +161.6% |
| 1978 | 154.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 1979 | 163.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1980 | 133.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.5% |
| 1981 | 131.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 127.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 130.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 122.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 111.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1986 | 113.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 102.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 1988 | 93.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1989 | 91.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 43,375 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +47350.8% |
| 2014 | 41,820 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 42,232 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 42,312 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 42,560 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 42,074 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 38,600 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 38,653 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 36,184 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 35,351 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 34,695 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 34,685 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 33,077 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 33,077 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for low income countries, which is 275.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 120.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 33,077 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 175.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 188.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Somalia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +47350.8% | 91.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 43,375 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1977 | +161.6% | 71.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 186.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 221.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 170.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 277.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 131.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 71.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 186.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 115.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 91.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 133.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,853 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 38,600 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 43,375 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7 |
| 2020s | 35,441 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 33,077 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 38,653 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More economy & growth data for Somalia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 765.00 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 13.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0639 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 40.24 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -0.3355 % change on previous year (1989)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0196 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 3.25 includes gold, current US$ per person (1989)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 0.6536 % change on previous year (1989)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Somalia?
- Final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Somalia was 33,077 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 43,375 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2013.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1976.
- How does Somalia rank for final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Somalia ranks 2nd out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.