Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Somalia
Somalia: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 8.26 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Somalia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Somalia stood at 8.26 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 75.2% on the previous year and up 249.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Somalia peaked at 112.92 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -64.86 % change on previous year, in 1985.
That places Somalia 101st out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Somalia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 42.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 26.58 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 1963 | 0.25 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 1964 | 24.44 % change on previous year | +9675.6% |
| 1965 | -28 % change on previous year | -214.6% |
| 1966 | 15.5 % change on previous year | -155.4% |
| 1967 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -73.6% |
| 1968 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 1969 | 17.44 % change on previous year | +765.9% |
| 1970 | -25.47 % change on previous year | -246.1% |
| 1971 | 22.1 % change on previous year | -186.7% |
| 1972 | 29.94 % change on previous year | +35.5% |
| 1973 | 59.06 % change on previous year | +97.3% |
| 1974 | 37.21 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 1975 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 1976 | 0.7316 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 1977 | 53.37 % change on previous year | +7195.1% |
| 1978 | 7.37 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 1979 | 40.68 % change on previous year | +451.6% |
| 1980 | 19.77 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 1981 | -10.5 % change on previous year | -153.1% |
| 1982 | 10.25 % change on previous year | -197.6% |
| 1983 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 1984 | -9.74 % change on previous year | -897.0% |
| 1985 | -64.86 % change on previous year | +566.1% |
| 1986 | 61.62 % change on previous year | -195.0% |
| 1987 | 15.26 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 1988 | -26.92 % change on previous year | -276.4% |
| 1989 | 112.92 % change on previous year | -519.4% |
| 1990 | -29.43 % change on previous year | -126.1% |
| 2013 | 8.77 % change on previous year | -129.8% |
| 2014 | 9.33 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 2016 | 5.01 % change on previous year | +111.9% |
| 2017 | 10.1 % change on previous year | +101.6% |
| 2018 | 10.69 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 2020 | 8.05 % change on previous year | +44.8% |
| 2021 | 11.51 % change on previous year | +42.9% |
| 2022 | 24.91 % change on previous year | +116.5% |
| 2023 | 19.31 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 2024 | 33.33 % change on previous year | +72.6% |
| 2025 | 8.26 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.7 % change on previous year | -28 % change on previous year | 42.99 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 22.72 % change on previous year | -25.47 % change on previous year | 59.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.9 % change on previous year | -64.86 % change on previous year | 112.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -29.43 % change on previous year | -29.43 % change on previous year | -29.43 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 7.4 % change on previous year | 2.36 % change on previous year | 10.69 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | 17.56 % change on previous year | 8.05 % change on previous year | 33.33 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 98 Nepal 8.63 % change on previous year compare
- 99 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 8.57 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Singapore 8.31 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Luxembourg 8.19 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Cyprus 7.83 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Portugal 7.74 % 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)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 0.6536 % change on previous year (1989)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.013 current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 2.16 current US$ per person (1989)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 13.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.0811 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 53.63 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 21.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 2,442 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Somalia?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Somalia was 8.26 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 112.92 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was -64.86 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Somalia rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Somalia ranks 101st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 249.5%. 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 (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). 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 (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.