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% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 8.26 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 13.36 % change on previous year, 62% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 8.26 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.46 % change on previous year, 87% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Somalia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +9675.6% | 0.25 % change on previous year | 24.44 % change on previous year |
| 1977 | +7195.1% | 0.7316 % change on previous year | 53.37 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.7 % change on previous year | -28 % change on previous year | 42.99 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 22.72 % change on previous year | -25.47 % change on previous year | 59.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.9 % change on previous year | -64.86 % change on previous year | 112.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -29.43 % change on previous year | -29.43 % change on previous year | -29.43 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 7.4 % change on previous year | 2.36 % change on previous year | 10.69 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | 17.56 % change on previous year | 8.05 % change on previous year | 33.33 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 98 Nepal 8.63 % change on previous year compare
- 99 United Kingdom 8.57 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Singapore 8.31 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Luxembourg 8.19 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Cyprus 7.83 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Portugal 7.74 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Somalia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 25.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0238 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 15.71 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 19.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0174 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 11.47 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0172 units 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.