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Consumer Price Index (CPI) June 2025

The Somalia Consumer Price Index (CPI). Over the twelve months to June 2025, the CPI rose 2.0%. The most significant price rises over the twelve months were Personal Care, Social Protection, and Miscellaneous Goods and Services (+8.4%), Transport (+7.3%), Health (+5.3%), and Recreation, Sport and Culture (+5.2%).

Price increases for the month of June characterized nearly all the states with Jubaland (+3.3%), Hirshabelle (+1.6%), South-West State (+5.8%), Galmudug (+5.8%), and Banadir (+4.1%). Puntland (-5.5%) had a dampening effect due to its significant weight.

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Economy on an upward trajectory: keyinsights from the 2024 GDP data analysis

Economy on an upward trajectory: keyinsights from the 2024 GDP data analysis

In order to continuously inform policy, the Somalia National Statistics Office launches the first in a series of policy briefs designed to provide policy actors with the crucial information they need to address challenges in their respective policy environments. The first edition of this is a policy brief on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the year 2024.

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) May 2025

The Somalia Consumer Price Index (CPI). Over the twelve months to May 2025, the CPI rose 4.6%. The most significant price rises over the twelve months were Personal Care, Social Protection and Miscellaneous Goods And Services (+11.7%), Transport (+8.9%), Restaurants and Accommodation (+5.8%), Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels (+4.5%), and Clothing and Footwear (+4.1%).

Price increases were strong for the month of May across the states with Hirshabelle (+8.3%), South-West State (+8.0%), Galmudug (+6.4%), Jubaland (+5.8%) and Banadir (+5.8%). A minor offset from Puntland (-2.3%) had a dampening effect due to its significant weight.

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) April 2025

The Somalia Consumer Price Index (CPI). Over the twelve months to April 2025, the CPI rose 3.6%. The most significant price rises over the twelve months were Transport (+11.1), Restaurants and Accommodation (+7.5%), Clothing and Footware (+5.0%), and Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and Other Fuels (+7.2%).

Price increases were strong for the month of April across the states with Jubaland (+14.5%), Banadir (+6.1%), Galmudug (+5.8%), Hirshabelle (+6.1%), and South-West State (+0.2%). A minor offset from Puntland (-1.1%) had a dampening effect due to its significant weight.

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    QUARTERLY STATISTICALBULLETIN 2024

    The Quarterly Statistical Bulletin provides the main socio-economic changes based on estimates provided by different government agencies that show the impact of statistical activities. It includes data on trade, Inflation, exchange rates, and Remittance. The Somali National Bureau of Statistics made a great effort to design and produce the statistical bulletin to meet the rapidly increasing requirements of policymakers, researchers, and other data users in the public and private sectors. The Somali National Bureau of Statistics is committed to the production and dissemination of integrated statistical information that meets the international standards quality requirements.

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    QUARTERLY STATISTICALBULLETIN 2023

    The Quarterly Statistical Bulletin provides the main socio-economic changes based on estimates provided by different government agencies that show the impact of statistical activities. It includes data on trade, Inflation, exchange rates, and Remittance. The Somali National Bureau of Statistics made a great effort to design and produce the statistical bulletin to meet the rapidly increasing requirements of policymakers, researchers, and other data users in the public and private sectors. The Somali National Bureau of Statistics is committed to the production and dissemination of integrated statistical information that meets the international standards quality requirements.

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    Somalia Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 2024

    This publication provides Somalia’s Annual National Accounts for the year 2024, showing annual GDP estimates from expenditure approach at current and constant 2022 prices. All estimates are calculated in accordance with the System of National Accounts, 2008 which is a comprehensive, consistent and flexible set of macroeconomic accounts to meet the needs of policymakers, analysts and international observers.

    The National Accounts provide comprehensive information on the income, spending and production that occurs in an economy. This information is broken down into various categories, allowing policy makers, analysts, and researchers to understand how different sectors are performing and how the economy grows over time. In essence, National Accounts are the foundation for analyzing and monitoring a country’s economic size, structure and dynamics, making them essential for informed decision-making.

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    SNBS congratulates our Director General, Dr. Abdisalam Mohamed

    SNBS congratulates our Director General, Dr. Abdisalam Mohamed, on receiving a Presidential Award at the launch of Vision 2060. As a former member of the National Economic Council, Dr. Abdisalam contributed significantly to the research & strategic groundwork that shaped this transformative national agenda. We Thank H.E. President, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and H.E. Prime Minister Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre for their visionary leadership. As Somalia embarks on implementing Vision 2060 via the National Transformation Plan (2025–2029), SNBS continues delivering high-quality & timely data needed to track progress, shape policy & ensure no one is left behind. Our mission is to make data the backbone of Somalia’s development journey.

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    SOMALIA JOINT MONITORING REPORT 3

    UPDATE ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY CRISIS RISKS JUNE 2025 – REPORT #3

    The Joint Monitoring Report (JMR) for Somalia, which uses data available up to April 2025 and statistical modelling to highlight food and nutrition security (FNS) risks at the district level, recorded 14 critical and 52 heightened risk alerts1 in April. It also estimated that approximately 702,000 people (3.7% of the population) live in areas at risk of deteriorating into Emergency (IPC Phase 4) or worse food insecurity conditions across several regions. This compares to April 2024, when 56 critical and 56 heightened risk alerts were recorded, affecting an estimated 620,000 people.

    The top five regions in Somalia at risk of experiencing a food and nutrition security deterioration are Sanaag, Middle Shebelle, Sool, Awdal, Galgaduud, and Bay. The top 10 districts at risk are Ceerigaabo, Las qorey, Adan Yabal, Cadale, Balcad, Lascanod, Caynabo, Taleex, Baki, and Diinsoor.

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    Second Joint Data and Statistics Forum

    In June 2025, SNBS convened Second Joint Data and Statistics Forum, bringing together more than 130 representatives from government institutions, development partners and international agencies. The Forum reaffirmed SNBS’s statutory leadership as Somalia’s national authority for official statistics. Key outcomes included improved administrative data-sharing mechanisms, reduced duplication in data production, clearer delineation of institutional roles and strengthened coordination for VNR 2026 preparations.

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