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GDP per Capita: Somalia

Somalia's gdp per capita is currently $797.831 as of 2026. # Somalia GDP per Capita Somalia's GDP per capita reached 797.

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GDP per capita measures economic output per person, not personal wealth or living standards. It can be substantially inflated where a large share of output is generated by multinational corporations or by cross-border workers who are not counted in the resident population. Ireland's figure, for example, is raised by multinational profit-shifting — its own statistics office reports a modified measure (GNI*) for this reason — and Luxembourg's by commuters who contribute to GDP but live abroad. For comparing living standards, GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) is more reliable.

Current (2026)
$797.831
+4.6% y/y
Peak (2026)
$797.831
Low (2012)
$437.51
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
20122026 · 19 pts

GDP per CapitaSomalia

20122026

GDP per Capita — Somalia
437.51USD568.577USD699.643USD830.709USD961.776USD201220202030LowPeak
Analysis# Somalia GDP per Capita Somalia's GDP per capita reached 797.831 USD in 2026, marking the country's highest level on record. This represents an 82.4% increase from the 2012 low of 437.51 USD, demonstrating substantial economic recovery over fourteen years. The current figure still reflects the challenges of a nation rebuilding after decades of conflict, though the upward trajectory signals meaningful progress in per capita income growth. The most significant recovery period occurred between 2017 and 2026, when GDP per capita climbed from 606.778 USD to 797.831 USD—a gain of nearly 32%. Earlier years saw fluctuation, with a dip in 2018 to 563.115 USD followed by gradual stabilization. Sustained annual growth since 2020 suggests Somalia's economy is on a strengthening path, though future progress depends on continued institutional development and regional stability.

Historical Data

19 Rows
YearValueChange %
2030$961.776+4.50%
2029$920.39+4.61%
2028$879.808+4.86%
2027$839.015+5.16%
2026$797.831+4.55%
2025$763.077+3.54%
2024$736.999+7.85%
2023$683.343+4.57%
2022$653.449+4.65%
2021$624.408+6.93%
2020$583.956-3.03%
2019$602.186+6.94%
2018$563.115-7.20%
2017$606.778+8.62%
2016$558.643+5.10%
2015$531.556+3.28%
2014$514.688+6.80%
2013$481.924+10.15%
2012$437.51

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