Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Somalia
Somalia: Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 22.2 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Somalia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Somalia stood at 22.2 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 20.5% on the previous year and up 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Somalia peaked at 256.14 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -17.47 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Somalia ranks 33rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Somalia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 6.67 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 1963 | 5.4 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 1964 | 10.32 % change on previous year | +91.0% |
| 1965 | 19.07 % change on previous year | +84.9% |
| 1966 | 8.06 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 1967 | 10.88 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 1968 | 6.81 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 1969 | 6.26 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 1970 | 0.0378 % change on previous year | -99.4% |
| 1971 | 6.42 % change on previous year | +16893.6% |
| 1972 | 40.07 % change on previous year | +524.6% |
| 1973 | 15.7 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 1974 | 73.09 % change on previous year | +365.6% |
| 1975 | 27.43 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 1976 | 50.69 % change on previous year | +84.8% |
| 1977 | -2.96 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 1978 | 59.23 % change on previous year | -2099.2% |
| 1979 | -11.89 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
| 1980 | 256.14 % change on previous year | -2254.7% |
| 1981 | -17.47 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 1982 | 40.21 % change on previous year | -330.1% |
| 1983 | -7.77 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 1984 | 91.88 % change on previous year | -1282.8% |
| 1985 | 72.61 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 1986 | 16.7 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 1987 | 84.24 % change on previous year | +404.5% |
| 1988 | 21.22 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 1989 | 149.84 % change on previous year | +606.0% |
| 1990 | 58.98 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2013 | -9.28 % change on previous year | -115.7% |
| 2014 | 10.77 % change on previous year | -216.1% |
| 2015 | 15.85 % change on previous year | +47.1% |
| 2016 | 8.84 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 2017 | 24.2 % change on previous year | +173.8% |
| 2018 | 24.8 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 14.87 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 2020 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -86.8% |
| 2021 | 24.79 % change on previous year | +1160.6% |
| 2022 | 45.84 % change on previous year | +84.9% |
| 2023 | 8.68 % change on previous year | -81.1% |
| 2024 | 27.9 % change on previous year | +221.4% |
| 2025 | 22.2 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.81 % change on previous year | 5.4 % change on previous year | 19.07 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 25.78 % change on previous year | -11.89 % change on previous year | 73.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 70.76 % change on previous year | -17.47 % change on previous year | 256.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 58.98 % change on previous year | 58.98 % change on previous year | 58.98 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.86 % change on previous year | -9.28 % change on previous year | 24.8 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | 21.9 % change on previous year | 1.97 % change on previous year | 45.84 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 30 Ukraine 25.99 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Ethiopia 25.25 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Sri Lanka 22.45 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Sierra Leone 21.8 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Bahamas 21.56 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Jordan 21.37 % 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)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 14.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2811 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 185.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 8,463 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 5.60 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 8.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2163 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 142.98 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Somalia?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Somalia was 22.2 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 256.14 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.47 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Somalia rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Somalia ranks 33rd out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.0%. 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 Gross capital formation (current 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 Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.