Somalia in the Lead
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📦 High Customs Duties
In 2023, customs and other import duties made up 67.57% of Somalia's tax revenue, reflecting a heavy reliance on import taxation.
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👶 High Fertility Rate
In 2023, Somalia had a fertility rate of 6.13 births per woman, indicating a rapidly growing population.
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👧 High Percentage of Young Females
In 2023, 18.32% of Somalia's female population was aged 0-4, reflecting a youthful demographic.
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🌐 High Imports from Low- and Middle-Income Economies
In 2023, 75.32% of Somalia's merchandise imports came from low- and middle-income economies outside its region, showcasing diverse trade connections.
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🕌 High Exports to the Arab World
In 2023, 90.84% of Somalia's merchandise exports were directed to the Arab World, highlighting a strong regional trade focus.
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💉 Newborns Protected Against Tetanus
In 2023, 50% of newborns in Somalia were protected against tetanus, showing progress in vaccination efforts.
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🚜 Dominant Agricultural Water Use
In 2021, 99.48% of Somalia's annual freshwater withdrawals were used for agriculture, emphasizing the sector's critical role in the nation's water consumption.
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💧 Efficient Water Use
In 2021, Somalia's domestic freshwater withdrawals accounted for only 0.45% of total freshwater withdrawal, showcasing a highly efficient use of water resources.
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📑 Trademark Applications by Nonresidents
In 2021, Somalia received 140 trademark applications from nonresidents, indicating some level of international business interest.
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🌍 Highest Net ODA Received
In 2020, Somalia received the highest net official development assistance (ODA) as a percentage of its central government expenses, highlighting its reliance on international aid.
Somalia Following Behind
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💸 100% Multilateral Debt Service
As of 2023, Somalia's multilateral debt service accounted for 100% of its public and publicly guaranteed debt service, indicating a significant financial burden.
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💸 Minimal Revenue Generation
Somalia's revenue, excluding grants, was a mere 0.00011% of GDP in 2023, indicating a significant challenge in generating internal revenue.
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💰 Low Tax Revenue
In 2023, tax revenue in Somalia was only 0.00008% of GDP, highlighting a critical need for tax system reforms.
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⚖️ Low Property Rights and Governance Rating
Somalia scored 1 out of 6 in the CPIA property rights and rule-based governance rating in 2023, reflecting significant governance challenges.
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📉 Negative External Balance
In 2023, Somalia's external balance on goods and services was -162,215,385,473,200 LCU, indicating a significant trade deficit.
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⚖️ Low Rule of Law
Somalia's rule of law estimate was -2.21 in 2023, placing it among the lowest in global rankings.
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📚 Low School Enrollment
In 2023, primary school enrollment was 21.2%, with secondary enrollment at 3.3%, indicating significant educational challenges.
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🍽️ High Undernourishment Prevalence
In 2022, 51.3% of Somalia's population was undernourished, pointing to severe food security challenges.
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🚚 Inefficient Customs and Logistics
With a customs efficiency score of 1.5 and logistics competence score of 1.8 in 2022, Somalia faces substantial logistical challenges.
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🌫️ High Particulate Emission Damage
In 2021, particulate emission damage accounted for 7.09% of Somalia's GNI, indicating significant environmental challenges.
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⚠️ High Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
In 2020, 99.2% of Somali women were affected by female genital mutilation, highlighting a critical social issue.
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📝 Incomplete Birth Registration
In 2020, only 7.2% of urban births were registered, highlighting a gap in civil registration systems.
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🏥 Limited Prenatal and Birth Care
Only 31.1% of pregnant women received prenatal care, and 31.9% of births were attended by skilled staff in 2019, highlighting healthcare access issues.
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🧬 Low Contraceptive Use
In 2019, only 6.9% of married women used any contraceptive method, indicating a need for improved family planning services.
