Gross fixed capital formation in Somalia
Somalia: Gross fixed capital formation was 3.65 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Somalia, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Somalia stood at 3.65 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 14.1% on the previous year and up 351.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Somalia peaked at 3.65 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 29.29 million current US$, in 1970.
Somalia ranks 133rd of 180 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 86.38 million current US$ | 29.29 million current US$ | 143.24 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 226.52 million current US$ | 161.70 million current US$ | 325.53 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 136.64 million current US$ | 136.64 million current US$ | 136.64 million current US$ | 1 |
| 2010s | 944.34 million current US$ | 686.83 million current US$ | 1.39 billion current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.49 billion current US$ | 1.38 billion current US$ | 3.65 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Somalia
- GDP per capita 15.56 million constant LCU (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 8.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita growth -0.4% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 28.1% (2025)
- Changes in inventories 5.50 million current US$ (1990)
- Changes in inventories 10.43 billion current LCU (1990)
- Gross capital formation 2.81 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic savings -5.39 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross capital formation 8.7% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 2.81 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Somalia?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Somalia was 3.65 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.65 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.29 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does Somalia rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Somalia ranks 133rd out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 351.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.