General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Somalia
Somalia: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) was 11 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Somalia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Somalia recorded 11 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in 2025.
That represents a change of down 31.8% on the previous year and up 117.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Somalia peaked at 168.67 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -62.43 % change on previous year, in 1980.
That places Somalia 19th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Somalia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -0.3629 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -3.57 % change on previous year | +882.9% |
| 1963 | 10.44 % change on previous year | -392.8% |
| 1964 | -2.2 % change on previous year | -121.1% |
| 1965 | -10.62 % change on previous year | +382.4% |
| 1966 | 22.55 % change on previous year | -312.4% |
| 1967 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 1968 | 7.85 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 1969 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -86.4% |
| 1970 | 6.77 % change on previous year | +535.7% |
| 1971 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -119.1% |
| 1972 | 168.67 % change on previous year | -13157.2% |
| 1973 | -2 % change on previous year | -101.2% |
| 1974 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 1975 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -427.5% |
| 1976 | -17.44 % change on previous year | -438.5% |
| 1977 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -115.2% |
| 1978 | 43.25 % change on previous year | +1535.0% |
| 1979 | 86.36 % change on previous year | +99.7% |
| 1980 | -62.43 % change on previous year | -172.3% |
| 1981 | 57.59 % change on previous year | -192.3% |
| 1982 | -33.75 % change on previous year | -158.6% |
| 1983 | 29.96 % change on previous year | -188.8% |
| 1984 | -11.18 % change on previous year | -137.3% |
| 1985 | 20.41 % change on previous year | -282.6% |
| 1986 | 30.03 % change on previous year | +47.2% |
| 1987 | 11.05 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 1988 | -19.11 % change on previous year | -272.9% |
| 1989 | 15.2 % change on previous year | -179.6% |
| 2014 | 19 % change on previous year | +25.0% |
| 2015 | 5.05 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 2016 | 19.77 % change on previous year | +291.5% |
| 2017 | 26.11 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 2018 | 0.8621 % change on previous year | -96.7% |
| 2019 | 4.05 % change on previous year | +370.3% |
| 2020 | 11.5 % change on previous year | +183.7% |
| 2021 | 12.65 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 12.11 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 2024 | 16.13 % change on previous year | +665.2% |
| 2025 | 11 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 11 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.02 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 11 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.75 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +13157.2% | -1.29 % change on previous year | 168.67 % change on previous year |
| 1978 | +1535.0% | 2.65 % change on previous year | 43.25 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.44 % change on previous year | -10.62 % change on previous year | 22.55 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 29.06 % change on previous year | -17.44 % change on previous year | 168.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.78 % change on previous year | -62.43 % change on previous year | 57.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.47 % change on previous year | 0.8621 % change on previous year | 26.11 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | 10.92 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year | 16.13 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 16 Vietnam 11.89 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Gambia 11.45 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Ethiopia 11.31 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Niger 10.84 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Bhutan 10.5 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Pakistan 10.08 % 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)
- 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 general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Somalia?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Somalia was 11 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 168.67 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was -62.43 % change on previous year in 1980.
- How does Somalia rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu)?
- Somalia ranks 19th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.9%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.