What is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Somalia?

Gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Somalia was 454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Somalia?

The highest recorded value was 454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Somalia?

The lowest recorded value was 55.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.

How does Somalia rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?

Somalia ranks 20th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Somalia?

Over the last ten years it is up 67.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Somalia data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Somalia

Name: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Somalia
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Somalia: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre

Change on year

up 4.2%

World rank

20th

of 211 countries

All-time high

454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre

in 2023

All-time low

55.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2023

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Somalia, 1970–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Somalia stood at 454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.

The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 67.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Somalia peaked at 454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 55.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1970.

That places Somalia 20th out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Somalia, year by year

Annual values for GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Somalia, 1970 to 2023.
Year	constant LCU per square kilometre	Change
1970	55.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre	—
1971	56.87 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.1%
1972	65.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+14.9%
1973	57.40 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-12.1%
1974	57.83 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+0.8%
1975	66.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+14.7%
1976	65.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-1.8%
1977	73.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+13.6%
1978	78.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.8%
1979	74.37 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-5.0%
1980	75.71 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.8%
1981	80.45 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.3%
1982	82.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.8%
1983	73.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-11.6%
1984	75.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.3%
1985	82.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.5%
1986	80.91 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-2.1%
1987	89.07 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.1%
1988	92.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.4%
1989	95.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.8%
1990	97.85 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.3%
1991	100.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.0%
1992	92.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-8.5%
1993	95.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.0%
1994	78.75 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-17.8%
1995	81.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.0%
1996	88.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.0%
1997	89.53 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.2%
1998	95.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.6%
1999	102.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.3%
2000	109.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.1%
2001	117.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.1%
2002	126.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.6%
2003	136.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.6%
2004	145.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.1%
2005	156.15 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.1%
2006	166.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.5%
2007	177.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.7%
2008	189.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.7%
2009	201.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.7%
2010	215.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.7%
2011	229.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.7%
2012	245.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.7%
2013	272.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+11.0%
2014	296.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.0%
2015	327.64 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.5%
2016	350.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.0%
2017	402.37 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+14.7%
2018	410.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.1%
2019	422.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.8%
2020	410.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-2.8%
2021	424.81 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.5%
2022	436.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.7%
2023	454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.2%

Somalia compared with similar countries

Somalia's 454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 63.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Somalia's 454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 33.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	65.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre	55.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre	78.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1980s	82.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre	73.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre	95.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1990s	92.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre	78.75 million constant LCU per square kilometre	102.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2000s	152.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre	109.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre	201.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2010s	317.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre	215.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre	422.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2020s	431.65 million constant LCU per square kilometre	410.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near Somalia

17 Paraguay 570.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
18 Iraq 495.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
19 Rwanda 464.58 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
21 Uzbekistan 390.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
22 Guinea 333.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
23 Maldives 325.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

More population data for Somalia

Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4652 % change on previous year (2100)
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.96 % change on previous year (2050)
Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4652 % change on previous year (2100)
Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4952 % change on previous year (2100)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 36,463 Persons (2050)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.89 Percent per annum (2030)
Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3207 % change on previous year (2100)
World population growth 0.4% (2100)
Population density 107.38 people per km² (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 5.14 million people (2100)

All data for Somalia →

Frequently asked questions

What is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Somalia?: Gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Somalia was 454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Somalia?: The highest recorded value was 454.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Somalia?: The lowest recorded value was 55.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.
How does Somalia rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?: Somalia ranks 20th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Somalia?: Over the last ten years it is up 67.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Somalia data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

GDP (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre
Unit: constant LCU per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 211 places, 9,737 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed: 30 August 2026

GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.