Africa · Eastern Africa
Somalia
Federal Republic of Somalia · World’s #150 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $13.0 billion
- Population 2025
- 19.7 million
- GDP per capita
- $661
- GDP growth 2025
- 3.0%
Overview
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Somalia ranks #150 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (18)
Region: 18
- Awdal SO-AW
- Bakool SO-BK
- Banaadir SO-BN
- Bari SO-BR
- Bay SO-BY
- Galguduud SO-GA
- Gedo SO-GE
- Hiiraan SO-HI
- Jubbada Dhexe SO-JD
- Jubbada Hoose SO-JH
- Mudug SO-MU
- Nugaal SO-NU
- Sanaag SO-SA
- Shabeellaha Dhexe SO-SD
- Shabeellaha Hoose SO-SH
- Sool SO-SO
- Togdheer SO-TO
- Woqooyi Galbeed SO-WO
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muqdisho SOMGQ | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 11.0 m | — |
| Berbera SOBBO | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 11.0 m | — |
| Boosaaso SOBSA | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 6.4 m | — |
| Baraawe | Very small | open roadstead | 23.2 m | — |
| Marka SOMER | Very small | open roadstead | 23.2 m | — |
| Kismaayo SOKMU | Very small | coastal (breakwater) | 7.9 m | — |
6 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with Somalia: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (2)
Somalia is party to 2 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMESA - Accession of Tunisia | CU Goods |
19 Jun 2019 |           +10 |
| COMESA - Accession of Seychelles | CU Goods |
11 May 2009 | +10 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Somalia can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.