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Somalia · WHO 2023 · 1/1 countries. Annual totals ÷ seconds in the source year set the rate. These are illustrative averages, not real-time death reports or predictions. The death clock includes all causes, including deaths that cannot currently be prevented. Sources & calculation ↗

Sub-Saharan Africa · UN member

SomaliaSOMA healthier future.

Somalia’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

Provider profile: Somalia, Fed. Rep.. Country identity follows the atlas roster.

Also searchable as Federal Republic of Somalia.

North-star health score · v2—

Required recent goal or foundation data missing

Life expectancy59

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy48.6

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage47 / 52

Dated numerical series · 0 source-context notes.

Inspect Somalia’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

Measure	Year	Value	Foundation component score
Life expectancy	2024	59	22.4
Under-five mortality	2024	101.1	0
Maternal mortality	2023	563	0
Suicide mortality	2021	8	68.2
Premature chronic-disease mortality	2021	27.6	21.1
Tuberculosis incidence	2024	151	69.8
Essential health-service coverage	2023	30	30
DTP immunization	2024	70	70
Safely managed sanitation	2024	16.4	16.4
Fine-particle air pollution	2023	18.5	75.4

Zero suicide

11.11 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.31

Zero needless suffering

0.776 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.114

Zero poverty

Recent comparable input missing

Final score withheld

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

Illustrative reduction 25%

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling

Annual deaths avoided51.2K

Of 204.8K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored3.1M

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished441.2K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed3.6M

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 44.5K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Somalia · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Somalia · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

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52 indicators

outcomes2024

Life expectancy

59 years

North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Somalia
Year	years
2024	59
2023	58.8
2022	53.9
2021	55.7
2020	57.1
2019	57.2
2018	54.8
2017	52.2
2016	55.3
2015	55.1
2014	54.4
2013	54
2012	49.1
2011	32.5
2010	48.9
2009	52.1
2008	51.5
2007	50.9
2006	50.9
2005	50.9
2004	50.7
2003	50.7
2002	50.8
2001	50.8
2000	50.7

burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

48.6 years

North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Somalia
Year	years
2023	48.6
2022	45
2021	46.5
2020	47.2
2019	48.6
2018	47.2
2017	45.8
2016	47.4
2015	47.1
2014	46.7
2013	46.2
2012	41.4
2011	29
2010	41.3
2009	44.5
2008	44.2
2007	43.9
2006	43.7
2005	43.6
2004	43.3
2003	43.4
2002	43.2
2001	43.1
2000	43.1

outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

101.1 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Somalia
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	101.1
2023	104.3
2022	143.1
2021	111
2020	114.7
2019	118.4
2018	136.4
2017	156.4
2016	130.2
2015	134.3
2014	138.6
2013	143.2
2012	185.4
2011	363.1
2010	186.7
2009	162.4
2008	166.7
2007	170.5
2006	172.6
2005	173.2
2004	173.2
2003	173.2
2002	173.2
2001	173.2
2000	173.2

outcomes2024

Infant mortality

65.4 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Somalia
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	65.4
2023	67.3
2022	89.2
2021	70.9
2020	72.9
2019	75
2018	85.1
2017	96.5
2016	81.5
2015	83.7
2014	86
2013	88.4
2012	112.2
2011	217.6
2010	112.5
2009	98.4
2008	100.5
2007	102.5
2006	103.5
2005	103.9
2004	103.9
2003	103.9
2002	103.9
2001	103.9
2000	103.9

outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

34.2 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Somalia
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	34.2
2023	34.8
2022	36.1
2021	36.2
2020	36.7
2019	37.4
2018	38.3
2017	39.3
2016	39.5
2015	40.3
2014	41
2013	41.7
2012	42.9
2011	46.4
2010	44.2
2009	44.3
2008	45
2007	45.4
2006	45.7
2005	45.7
2004	45.8
2003	45.7
2002	45.4
2001	45.1
2000	44.7

outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

563 per 100,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Somalia
Year	per 100,000 live births
2023	563
2022	622
2021	726
2020	655
2019	656
2018	727
2017	716
2016	754
2015	784
2014	816
2013	855
2012	894
2011	972
2010	1,062
2009	995
2008	1,035
2007	1,074
2006	1,085
2005	1,086
2004	1,104
2003	1,111
2002	1,121
2001	1,129
2000	1,150

outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

8 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Somalia
Year	per 100,000 people
2021	8
2020	8
2019	7.9
2018	8
2017	8
2016	8
2015	8
2014	8.1
2013	8.1
2012	7.6
2011	6.9
2010	7.8
2009	8.4
2008	8.4
2007	8.2
2006	8.4
2005	8.5
2004	8.5
2003	8.5
2002	8.6
2001	8.6
2000	8.6

outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

27.4 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Somalia
Year	per 100,000 people
2019	27.4
2018	27.4
2017	27.4
2016	27.4
2015	27.2
2014	27.2
2013	27
2012	27.1
2011	27.7
2010	27.7
2009	27.5
2008	27.6
2007	27.2
2006	27.4
2005	27.3
2004	27.7
2003	27.2
2002	26.1
2001	27
2000	27.6

outcomes2021

Intentional homicide

5 per 100,000 people

WHO modeled homicide estimates

North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.

Shown series: World Health Organization · WHO modeled homicide estimates ↗

Definition & methodology ↗ · Retrieved 2026-10-06

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Somalia
Year	per 100,000 people	Source note / interval
2021	5	Source interval 2.3–9.25. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2020	5.2	Source interval 2.47–9.48. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2019	5.2	Source interval 2.43–9.69. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2018	5.3	Source interval 2.49–9.9. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2017	5.5	Source interval 2.52–10.29. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2016	5.6	Source interval 2.62–10.25. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2015	5.7	Source interval 2.61–10.49. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2014	5.7	Source interval 2.67–10.52. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2013	5.8	Source interval 2.69–10.59. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2012	5.8	Source interval 3.06–10.17. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2011	6	Source interval 2.98–10.67. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2010	6	Source interval 3.42–9.9. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2009	6.4	Source interval 3.67–10.43. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2008	6	Source interval 3.01–10.49. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2007	6.1	Source interval 2.88–11.04. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2006	6.2	Source interval 3.66–10.08. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2005	6.3	Source interval 3.37–10.66. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2004	6.4	Source interval 3.85–10.26. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2003	6.5	Source interval 3.66–10.94. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2002	6.6	Source interval 3.89–10.77. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2001	6.7	Source interval 3.66–11.54. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.
2000	6.9	Source interval 3.68–11.91. WHO model, both sexes, all ages; 2000–2021. Uses death registration, UNODC and GBD inputs; differs from the UNODC administrative series used elsewhere. Do not treat cross-source differences as changes in crime.

outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

27.6 % probability ages 30–70

North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Somalia
Year	% probability ages 30–70
2021	27.6
2020	29.3
2019	29.2
2018	29.4
2017	29.7
2016	29.8
2015	30
2014	30.2
2013	30.5
2012	30.2
2011	29.6
2010	30.7
2009	31.4
2008	31.6
2007	31.4
2006	31.6
2005	32
2004	32.3
2003	32.3
2002	32.6
2001	33
2000	33.4

burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

14,253,005 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Somalia
Year	healthy life-years
2023	14,253,005
2022	17,615,800
2021	14,717,843
2020	14,115,301
2019	13,407,210
2015	12,981,588
2010	15,980,026
2000	10,728,027

burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

12,488,224 life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Somalia
Year	life-years
2023	12,488,224
2022	15,856,523
2021	12,958,282
2020	12,481,686
2019	11,939,777
2015	11,717,892
2010	14,843,508
2000	9,855,444

burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

1,764,782 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Somalia
Year	healthy life-years
2023	1,764,782
2022	1,759,277
2021	1,759,561
2020	1,633,615
2019	1,467,433
2015	1,263,696
2010	1,136,518
2000	872,583

outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

204,763 deaths

North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Somalia
Year	deaths
2023	204,763
2022	246,645
2021	216,299
2020	205,748
2019	185,495
2015	177,005
2010	217,335
2000	146,261

outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

2,040 deaths

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Somalia
Year	deaths
2023	2,040
2022	2,012
2021	1,749
2020	1,870
2019	1,805
2015	1,578
2010	1,266
2000	1,060

burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

106,801 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Somalia
Year	healthy life-years
2023	106,801
2022	101,571
2021	102,636
2020	95,279
2019	72,871
2015	62,414
2010	54,940
2000	38,841

burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

86,263 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Somalia
Year	healthy life-years
2023	86,263
2022	68,798
2021	66,617
2020	60,236
2019	45,083
2015	37,980
2010	34,286
2000	25,613

burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

14,520 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Somalia
Year	healthy life-years
2023	14,520
2022	14,040
2021	13,561
2020	13,040
2019	12,592
2015	10,737
2010	9,434
2000	6,895

burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

5,419 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Somalia
Year	healthy life-years
2023	5,419
2022	5,242
2021	5,004
2020	4,781
2019	4,592
2015	3,980
2010	3,517
2000	2,573

disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

151 per 100,000 people

North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Somalia
Year	per 100,000 people
2024	151
2023	157
2022	162
2021	167
2020	171
2019	175
2018	179
2017	182
2016	184
2015	187
2014	188
2013	187
2012	192
2011	204
2010	220
2009	238
2008	261
2007	287
2006	308
2005	323
2004	336
2003	345
2002	351
2001	354
2000	352

disease2022

New HIV infections

0.1 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49

North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Somalia
Year	per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
2022	0.1
2021	0.1
2020	0.1
2019	0.1
2018	0.1
2017	0.1
2016	0.1
2015	0.1
2014	0.1
2013	0.1
2012	0.1
2011	0.1
2010	0.1
2009	0.1
2008	0.1
2007	0.1
2006	0.1
2005	0.1
2004	0.2
2003	0.2
2002	0.2
2001	0.2
2000	0.2

disease2024

Malaria incidence

53.3 per 1,000 at risk

North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Somalia
Year	per 1,000 at risk
2024	53.3
2023	54.4
2022	54.7
2021	55.4
2020	56.5
2019	56.7
2018	56.2
2017	54.9
2016	55.3
2015	55.2
2014	46.6
2013	40.4
2012	34.1
2011	33.6
2010	41.1
2009	38.1
2008	60
2007	95.9
2006	119
2005	131.7
2004	120.7
2003	132.2
2002	133.4
2001	141
2000	133.2

disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

5.8 % ages 20–79

North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Somalia
Year	% ages 20–79
2024	5.8
2011	4.3

diseaseDATA GAP

Tobacco use

— % adults 15+

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Tobacco use observations for Somalia
Year	% adults 15+

disease2020

Alcohol consumption

0 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+

North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Somalia
Year	litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	0
2013	0
2012	0
2011	0
2010	0
2009	0
2008	0
2007	0
2006	0
2005	0
2004	0
2003	0
2002	0
2001	0
2000	0

disease2009

Child stunting

25.3 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2009. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Somalia
Year	% children under 5
2009	25.3
2006	42

disease2009

Child wasting

14.3 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2009. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Somalia
Year	% children under 5
2009	14.3
2006	13.3

disease2023

Undernourishment

53.2 % of population

North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Undernourishment observations for Somalia
Year	% of population
2023	53.2
2022	52.8
2021	52.1
2020	52.1
2019	53.9
2018	56.2
2017	59
2016	60.2
2015	60.7
2014	61.4
2013	63.3
2012	67.4
2011	71.5
2010	72.5
2009	71.8
2008	69.8
2007	69.7
2006	69.7
2005	69.7
2004	69.7
2003	69.8
2002	69.9
2001	70

care2023

Essential health-service coverage

30 index 0–100

North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Somalia
Year	index 0–100
2023	30
2022	30
2021	29
2020	29
2019	28
2018	29
2017	28
2016	26
2015	24
2014	22
2013	24
2012	23
2011	22
2010	21
2009	21
2008	19
2007	18
2006	16
2005	15
2004	14
2003	14
2002	14
2001	14
2000	14

care2024

DTP immunization

70 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Somalia
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	70
2023	69
2022	71
2021	62
2020	55
2019	57
2018	53
2017	51
2016	49
2015	48
2014	46
2013	44
2012	42
2011	41
2010	45
2009	42
2008	31
2007	40
2006	26
2005	35
2004	30
2003	40
2002	40
2001	33
2000	33

care2024

Measles immunization

64 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Somalia
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	64
2023	63
2022	69
2021	58
2020	52
2019	52
2018	53
2017	52
2016	51
2015	50
2014	48
2013	47
2012	46
2011	46
2010	46
2009	43
2008	34
2007	35
2006	35
2005	35
2004	40
2003	40
2002	45
2001	20
2000	24

care2019

Skilled birth attendance

31.9 % of births

North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Somalia
Year	% of births
2019	31.9
2006	9.4
2002	24.8
2000	19.3

care2024

Adolescent birth rate

115.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19

North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Somalia
Year	births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
2024	115.4
2023	117.1
2022	119.3
2021	121
2020	122.7
2019	124.7
2018	126.6
2017	128.5
2016	130.6
2015	132.2
2014	133.7
2013	134.9
2012	135.1
2011	133.3
2010	131.1
2009	132
2008	135.5
2007	138.5
2006	138.2
2005	135.9
2004	134.1
2003	133.1
2002	132.3
2001	130.6
2000	129.1

care2023

Current health expenditure

3.7 % of GDP

North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Somalia
Year	% of GDP
2023	3.7
2022	2.8
2021	2.7
2020	2.5
2019	2.4
2018	2.5
2017	2.4
2016	2.3
2015	2.9
2014	3
2013	3.4

care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

30.8 % of health expenditure

North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Somalia
Year	% of health expenditure
2023	30.8
2022	40.7
2021	41.5
2020	47.1
2019	45
2018	43.2
2017	39.7
2016	45
2015	37.5
2014	39.6
2013	38.2

care2014

Physician availability

<0.1 per 1,000 people

Historical evidence · 2014. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Somalia
Year	per 1,000 people
2014	<0.1
2006	<0.1

care2014

Nurses & midwives

0.3 per 1,000 people

Historical evidence · 2014. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Somalia
Year	per 1,000 people
2014	0.3
2006	0.1

environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed drinking water

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Somalia
Year	% of population

environment2024

Safely managed sanitation

16.4 % of population

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Somalia
Year	% of population
2024	16.4
2023	15.9
2022	15.5
2021	15.1
2020	14.7
2019	14.2
2018	13.8
2017	13.4
2016	13
2015	12.6
2014	12.2
2013	11.7
2012	11.4
2011	11
2010	10.6
2009	10.1
2008	9.6
2007	9.2
2006	9.2
2005	8.8
2004	8.5
2003	8.1
2002	7.8
2001	7.5
2000	7.2

environment2024

Handwashing facilities

16.5 % of population

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Somalia
Year	% of population
2024	16.5
2023	18.5
2022	20.5
2021	22.5
2020	24.5
2019	26.5
2018	28.5
2017	30.5
2016	30.4
2015	30.3
2014	30.2
2013	30.2

environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

18.5 µg/m³

North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Somalia
Year	µg/m³
2023	18.5
2022	20.1
2021	16.9
2020	18.3
2019	18.2
2018	20.1
2017	19.3
2016	17.4
2015	17.2
2014	18
2013	19.6
2012	20.6
2011	19.9
2010	17.4
2009	18.8
2008	18.5
2007	18.4
2006	17.6
2005	16.8
2004	17.7
2003	17.5
2002	19
2001	18.4
2000	21.1

environment2023

Clean cooking access

5.4 % of population

North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Somalia
Year	% of population
2023	5.4
2022	4.8
2021	4.3
2020	3.7
2019	3.5
2018	3
2017	2.6
2016	2.3
2015	2.1
2014	1.8
2013	1.6
2012	1.4
2011	1.3
2010	1.1
2009	0.9
2008	0.8
2007	0.7
2006	0.6
2005	0.6
2004	0.5
2003	0.5
2002	0.4
2001	0.4
2000	0.4

environment2024

Electricity access

54.4 % of population

North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Somalia
Year	% of population
2024	54.4
2023	50.3
2022	48.9
2021	49.3
2020	49.9
2019	49.2
2018	50.7
2017	52.1
2016	51.1
2015	51.2
2014	51.4
2013	51.5
2012	51.8
2011	52
2010	52.3
2009	25.5
2008	22.9
2007	20.2
2006	15.2
2005	15
2004	12.4
2003	9.8
2002	7.4
2001	4.7
2000	2.1

opportunityDATA GAP

Extreme poverty

— % of population

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Somalia
Year	% of population

opportunity2025

Unemployment

18.9 % of labor force

North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Somalia
Year	% of labor force
2025	18.9
2024	18.9
2023	19
2022	19.1
2021	19.7
2020	19.4
2019	18.8
2018	18.7
2017	18.5
2016	18.6
2015	18.5
2014	18.6
2013	18.7
2012	18.8
2011	18.8
2010	18.7
2009	18.7
2008	18.7
2007	18.7
2006	18.7
2005	18.7
2004	18.7
2003	18.6
2002	18.7
2001	18.7
2000	18.7

opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

27.4 % ages 15+

North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Somalia
Year	% ages 15+
2025	27.4
2024	27.5
2023	27.5
2022	27.4
2021	27.1
2020	27.2
2019	27.6
2018	27.7
2017	27.8
2016	27.8
2015	27.8
2014	27.8
2013	27.8
2012	27.8
2011	27.9
2010	28
2009	28
2008	28
2007	28
2006	28
2005	27.9
2004	27.8
2003	27.8
2002	27.8
2001	27.7
2000	27.7

opportunity2025

Income per person

1,404 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP

North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Somalia
Year	international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
2025	1,404
2024	1,409
2023	1,402
2022	1,388
2021	1,392
2020	1,396
2019	1,491
2018	1,505
2017	1,528
2016	1,384
2015	1,344
2014	1,259
2013	1,198
2012	1,115
2011	1,054
2010	995
2009	956
2008	919
2007	887
2006	858
2005	831
2004	803
2003	778
2002	750
2001	723
2000	703

opportunityDATA GAP

Income inequality

— Gini index 0–100

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Income inequality observations for Somalia
Year	Gini index 0–100

opportunityDATA GAP

Primary-school completion

— % of relevant age group

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Somalia
Year	% of relevant age group

opportunity2022

Adult literacy

54.1 % adults 15+

North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Somalia
Year	% adults 15+
2022	54.1
2019	63.7

opportunity2024

Internet use

27.9 % of population

North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Somalia
Year	% of population
2024	27.9
2023	26.1
2022	27.6
2021	23.9
2020	15
2019	2.7
2016	1.9
2015	1.8
2014	1.6
2013	1.5
2012	1.4
2011	1.3
2009	1.2
2008	1.1
2007	1.1
2006	1.1
2005	1.1
2004	1.1
2003	0.4
2002	0.1
2001	0.1
2000	<0.1

opportunity2020

Birth registration

5.9 % children under 5

North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Somalia
Year	% children under 5
2020	5.9
2006	3

A starting agenda for Somalia

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.

WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗

Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
Detect and treat disease earlier.
Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
Protect households from harmful health-care costs.

WHO universal health coverage ↗

Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.

International development goals ↗

Keep exploring

OUR GREAT WORKIS NOT OVER.

SomaliaSOMA healthier future.

More life.Less suffering.

The trends.The north stars.

Life expectancy

Healthy life expectancy

Under-five mortality

Infant mortality

Neonatal mortality

Maternal mortality

Suicide mortality

Road-traffic mortality

Intentional homicide

Premature chronic-disease mortality

Healthy life-years lost

Life-years lost to premature death

Years of nonfatal health loss

All-cause deaths

Suicide deaths

Depressive-disorder health loss

Anxiety-disorder health loss

Alcohol-disorder health loss

Drug-disorder health loss

Tuberculosis incidence

New HIV infections

Malaria incidence

Diabetes prevalence

Tobacco use

Alcohol consumption

Child stunting

Child wasting

Undernourishment

Essential health-service coverage

DTP immunization

Measles immunization

Skilled birth attendance

Adolescent birth rate

Current health expenditure

Out-of-pocket health costs

Physician availability

Nurses & midwives

Safely managed drinking water

Safely managed sanitation

Handwashing facilities

Fine-particle air pollution

Clean cooking access

Electricity access

Extreme poverty

Unemployment

Employment-to-population ratio

Income per person

Income inequality

Primary-school completion

Adult literacy

Internet use

Birth registration

Turn the goalsinto work.

Protect life at every stage.

Make effective care reachable.

Support the foundations of life.

More country perspectives.

OUR GREAT WORK
IS NOT OVER.

More life.
Less suffering.

The trends.
The north stars.

Turn the goals
into work.