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.