Somalia

Despite achieving a relatively strong GDP growth rate of 4.175%, the country struggles with a very high unemployment rate of 18.941%. This suggests that the economic growth is not sufficiently inclusive or job-creating, failing to absorb the large, young workforce entering the labor market.

A majority of the population (54.071%) now resides in urban areas, which is a surprisingly high rate for a country with such low GDP per capita and high instability. This suggests significant internal migration, likely driven by conflict, drought, and the search for economic opportunities concentrated in major cities like Mogadishu.

The infant mortality rate stands at a critical 67.800 per 1,000 live births, coupled with a low life expectancy of just 58.82 years. These figures highlight severe deficiencies in healthcare access, sanitation, and nutrition, indicating a major public health emergency compared to global standards.

The exceptionally high fertility rate of 6.13 children per woman is a dominant demographic factor, ensuring rapid population expansion. This rate, combined with a relatively young population (implied by the high fertility), puts immense pressure on limited resources, infrastructure, and job creation in the future.