Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Somalia
Somalia: Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships was 4.39 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Somalia, 2007–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Somalia stood at 4.39 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.5% on the previous year and up 1,873.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Somalia peaked at 8.88 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 48,922, in 2007.
That places Somalia 69th out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 48,922 | — |
| 2009 | 54,080 | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 56,335 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 266,314 | +372.7% |
| 2013 | 326,937 | +22.8% |
| 2014 | 222,456 | -32.0% |
| 2015 | 330,702 | +48.7% |
| 2016 | 251,510 | -23.9% |
| 2017 | 733,587 | +191.7% |
| 2018 | 1.87 million | +155.3% |
| 2019 | 8.35 million | +345.8% |
| 2020 | 4.46 million | -46.6% |
| 2021 | 5.79 million | +29.9% |
| 2022 | 6.32 million | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 8.88 million | +40.6% |
| 2024 | 4.39 million | -50.5% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 4.39 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.95 million, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 4.39 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.66 million, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51,501 | 48,922 | 54,080 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.38 million | 56,335 | 8.35 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 5.97 million | 4.39 million | 8.88 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More education data for Somalia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 11.23 (1980)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 14.73 (1980)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,504 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 676 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 882 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 115,828 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,607 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -7.59 % change on previous year (1986)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Somalia?
- Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Somalia was 4.39 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.88 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,922 in 2007.
- How does Somalia rank for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships?
- Somalia ranks 69th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,873.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships, constant US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release