GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Somalia
Somalia: GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 2.99 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.99 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 27.2%
World rank
115th
of 210 countries
All-time high
14.88 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-17.85 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Somalia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Somalia recorded 2.99 % change on previous year for gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 27.2% on the previous year and down 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Somalia peaked at 14.88 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -17.85 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Somalia 115th out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Somalia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -3.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 7.08 % change on previous year | -316.9% |
| 1963 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -60.3% |
| 1964 | -6.11 % change on previous year | -317.6% |
| 1965 | -5.94 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 9.1 % change on previous year | -253.1% |
| 1967 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 1968 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 1969 | -1.7 % change on previous year | -183.7% |
| 1970 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -369.6% |
| 1971 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 1972 | 14.88 % change on previous year | +596.2% |
| 1973 | -12.15 % change on previous year | -181.6% |
| 1974 | 0.7525 % change on previous year | -106.2% |
| 1975 | 14.7 % change on previous year | +1852.9% |
| 1976 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1977 | 13.65 % change on previous year | -838.2% |
| 1978 | 5.8 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 1979 | -4.99 % change on previous year | -186.0% |
| 1980 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 1981 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +249.4% |
| 1982 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -55.8% |
| 1983 | -11.58 % change on previous year | -518.4% |
| 1984 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 1985 | 9.53 % change on previous year | +191.9% |
| 1986 | -2.15 % change on previous year | -122.5% |
| 1987 | 10.09 % change on previous year | -570.1% |
| 1988 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 1989 | 3.81 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1990 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 1991 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 1992 | -8.49 % change on previous year | -387.7% |
| 1993 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -147.0% |
| 1994 | -17.85 % change on previous year | -547.3% |
| 1995 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -122.4% |
| 1996 | 8.05 % change on previous year | +101.6% |
| 1997 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 1998 | 6.59 % change on previous year | +457.7% |
| 1999 | 7.32 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 7.63 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 7.63 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 6.49 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 6.69 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 6.69 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 6.69 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 6.69 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 6.69 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 6.69 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 10.96 % change on previous year | +63.7% |
| 2014 | 8.98 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2015 | 10.46 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2016 | 7.03 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 2017 | 14.74 % change on previous year | +109.5% |
| 2018 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -86.1% |
| 2019 | 2.8 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 2020 | -2.76 % change on previous year | -198.7% |
| 2021 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -224.7% |
| 2022 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 2023 | 4.18 % change on previous year | +53.6% |
| 2024 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.1 % change on previous year | -6.11 % change on previous year | 9.1 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.75 % change on previous year | -12.15 % change on previous year | 14.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.72 % change on previous year | -11.58 % change on previous year | 10.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.01 % change on previous year | -17.85 % change on previous year | 8.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.03 % change on previous year | 6.49 % change on previous year | 7.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.71 % change on previous year | 2.05 % change on previous year | 14.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.45 % change on previous year | -2.76 % change on previous year | 4.18 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 112 Vanuatu 3.05 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Dominica 3.05 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Madagascar 3 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Israel 2.93 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Denmark 2.93 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Lithuania 2.92 % change on previous year compare
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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.704 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 465.44 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 2.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 23,532 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 15.56 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -9.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP -0.4145 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita -274.07 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Somalia?
- Gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Somalia was 2.99 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.88 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.85 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Somalia rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- Somalia ranks 115th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.4%. 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 GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.