January 2025

The Somalia National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS) and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) is honored to present the first National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Report for Somalia. This ground-breaking report provides a comprehensive analysis of poverty, offering in-depth insights into the deprivations affecting the Somali population and advancing the country’s commitment to evidence based policymaking.

Based on data from the 2022 Somalia Integrated Household Budget Survey (SIHBS), this report employs the Alkire-Foster method, developed by Sabina Alkire and James Foster of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), adapted to Somalia’s unique context. It complements monetary poverty measures by capturing the multiple, simultaneous deprivations faced by individuals. This holistic approach supports Somalia’s alignment with the National Transformation Plan (NTP), Agenda 2063 of the African Union, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1, which aims to eradicate poverty in all its forms.

The Somalia Integrated Business Establishment Census (SIBEC) report is a ground-breaking endeavor by the Somali National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS) to completely capture the country’s business demography. This first-of-its-kind census collected thorough information on formal, informal, and micro-establishments, providing useful insights into their economic activity, ownership structures, worker compositions, and geographic distributions

The main objective of the census was to identify and register all active businesses in Somalia in order to establish the Statistical Business Register (SBR). This register will serve as a critical tool for compiling economic statistics, tracking business activities, and generating key national indicators such as GDP, gross output, and intermediate consumption. The data captured will support evidence-based policymaking and strategic planning for economic development. This pioneering census lays the foundation for data-driven economic planning and policymaking, providing insights that will support Somalia’s sustainable growth and the implementation of the NTP. The census benefited from the active participation of Somali business owners and development partners.

This report presents an in-depth analysis of the impact of Shocks on Somalia’s households, analyzing the extent of the impact to lives, the way in which households respond to and manage those shocks, offering insights into how households navigate various natural, economic, social, and health disruptions.

Specifically, the report systematically examines the impact of a range of shocks including but not limited to food price rises, droughts/severe water shortages, floods, livestock deaths, conflicts, or death of a household breadwinner on household income and asset losses revealing how these events contribute to significant financial strain and asset depletion among affected households. Primary data used in the report derives from the 2022 Integrated Household Budget Survey (SIHBS).

This chapter outlines the objectives and methodology underlying the compilation of this abstract, providing a foundation for the detailed statistical analyses that follow. The subsequent sections are organized to offer a structured approach to understanding the socio-economic conditions in Somalia, facilitating the use of this data for informed decision-making and policy formulation.

The statistical abstract serves as a vital resource, compiling a comprehensive array of social and macroeconomic statistics that offer invaluable insights into the socio-economic landscape of Somalia. It aims to present extensive statistical indicators critical for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisions and devise effective strategies.