2026

I am pleased to present this Youth Entrepreneurship Booklet, produced by the Somalia National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS), based on data from the 2024 Business Establishment Census. At a time when Somalia’s youth population is rapidly growing and formal employment remains limited, entrepreneurship continues to be a vital pathway for livelihoods, innovation, and economic resilience. This report provides timely evidence on the profile of youth-owned and youth-managed enterprises, where they operate, the sectors they engage in, and the barriers that affect their growth.

As a statistical institution, SNBS is committed to producing credible, policyrelevant data that supports national planning, private sector development, and job creation. The findings and recommendations in this report are intended to inform government institutions, development partners, and the private sector in shaping practical interventions that expand opportunity for young entrepreneurs, strengthen the enabling environment, and promote more inclusive growth.

It is my pleasure to present, the Somalia Business Establishment Analysis Booklet, produced by the Somalia National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS) based on findings from the 2024 Business Establishment Census. This booklet marks an important milestone in strengthening Somalia’s economic statistics and provides an authoritative snapshot of the structure, distribution, and characteristics of business establishments operating across the country.

Reliable business statistics are essential for effective economic governance. They support evidence-based policymaking, private sector development, investment planning, job creation strategies, and the monitoring of national priorities. By establishing a robust baseline on establishments, sectoral activity, and geographic distribution, this booklet strengthens Somalia’s national evidence base and supports more targeted, inclusive, and responsive economic interventions.