Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Somalia
Somalia: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 4.1 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Somalia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Somalia stood at 4.1 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 85.6% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Somalia peaked at 192.53 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -65.16 % change on previous year, in 1985.
Somalia ranks 96th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Somalia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 30.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 27.47 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1963 | -2.91 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 1964 | 10.03 % change on previous year | -445.1% |
| 1965 | -36.24 % change on previous year | -461.3% |
| 1966 | 19.33 % change on previous year | -153.3% |
| 1967 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -77.1% |
| 1968 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 1969 | 8.01 % change on previous year | -742.8% |
| 1970 | -26 % change on previous year | -424.4% |
| 1971 | 43.72 % change on previous year | -268.2% |
| 1972 | -3.7 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 1973 | 7.92 % change on previous year | -314.1% |
| 1974 | 14.61 % change on previous year | +84.5% |
| 1975 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 1976 | 7.34 % change on previous year | -448.3% |
| 1977 | 192.53 % change on previous year | +2524.0% |
| 1978 | -6.7 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 1979 | 24.22 % change on previous year | -461.7% |
| 1980 | 13.47 % change on previous year | -44.4% |
| 1981 | -10.97 % change on previous year | -181.5% |
| 1982 | 11.79 % change on previous year | -207.5% |
| 1983 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 1984 | -8.14 % change on previous year | -306.8% |
| 1985 | -65.16 % change on previous year | +700.4% |
| 1986 | 147.63 % change on previous year | -326.6% |
| 1987 | -7.61 % change on previous year | -105.2% |
| 1988 | -36.02 % change on previous year | +373.6% |
| 1989 | 45.1 % change on previous year | -225.2% |
| 2014 | 8.68 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
| 2015 | 5.44 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 2016 | 6.21 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 11.17 % change on previous year | +79.7% |
| 2018 | 8.28 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 2019 | -0.5802 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 2020 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -940.8% |
| 2021 | 5.78 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 2022 | 18.78 % change on previous year | +224.9% |
| 2023 | 18.83 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 28.51 % change on previous year | +51.4% |
| 2025 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 4.1 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.42 % change on previous year, 55% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 4.1 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.02 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +2524.0% | 7.34 % change on previous year | 192.53 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | +940.8% | -0.5802 % change on previous year | 4.88 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.58 % change on previous year | -36.24 % change on previous year | 30.37 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 25.18 % change on previous year | -26 % change on previous year | 192.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.4 % change on previous year | -65.16 % change on previous year | 147.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.53 % change on previous year | -0.5802 % change on previous year | 11.17 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | 13.48 % change on previous year | 4.1 % change on previous year | 28.51 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 93 Portugal 4.29 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Azerbaijan 4.13 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Uruguay 4.11 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Bhutan 4.09 % change on previous year compare
- 98 United Kingdom 4.06 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Madagascar 4.02 % 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 imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Somalia?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Somalia was 4.1 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 192.53 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was -65.16 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Somalia rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Somalia ranks 96th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.