SNBS Launched Somalia Socio-Demographic Survey (SDS) 2026 Report, A Landmark Pilot Survey That Provides Comprehensive Socio-Demographic Evidence From Five Districts Across Somalia: Kahda (Benadir), Kismayo (Jubaland), Dhuusamareeb (Galmudug), Baidoa (South West) & Beletweyne (Hirshabelle).

SNBS launched Somalia Socio-Demographic Survey (SDS) 2026 Report

The SDS 2026 offers an up-to-date statistical profile of households and communities across the five pilot districts, covering population structure, household composition, education, health, disability, internal displacement, housing conditions, access to water and sanitation, essential services, household welfare and other key socio-demographic indicators. The survey provides policymakers, planners, humanitarian actors and development partners with reliable evidence to better understand how communities live, the challenges they face and where interventions are most needed.

Conducted in partnership with @UNFPA_SOMALIA, in conjunction with @GatesAfrica, @FCDOGovUK, @ONS, @WorldPopProject, the survey was undertaken to generate timely & credible data for national planning & evidence-based decision-making. Beyond measuring pop characteristics, it provides critical information on fertility, mortality, maternal & child health, immunization, disability, education, public service accessibility & population modelling. The survey also introduced, for the first time, a real-time dashboard for monitoring fieldwork & data quality, representing a major milestone in modernization of Somalia's statistical production systems.

The survey achieved exceptional field coverage, interviewing 42,666 households out of 43,206 visited, an overall response rate of 98.8%. The high participation rates across urban, rural, internally displaced & nomadic communities mirrors public trust, effective field coordination & robustness of survey methodology. The findings provide solid evidence base for implementing Somalia's NTP (2025–2029), advancing Vision 2060, monitoring SDGs & strengthening humanitarian & development programming countryiwde.

SNBS extends appreciation to Federal Ministry of Health, FMS Ministries of Planning, other government institutions, survey respondents, enumerators, supervisors & technical teams whose collaboration made this important national statistical exercise possible. SNBS acknowledges the productive partnership & support of UNFPA & Bill Gates Foundation towards implementation of the survey, including development of Somalia's modern digital sampling frame & innovative data collection systems. Alongside partners like WorldPop & FCDO, these collaborations continue to strengthen Somalia's National Statistical System & expand availability of high-quality data that informs policies, improves service delivery & supports sustainable national development. For more, visit SNBS website at: https://nbs.gov.so/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC-SURVEY-SDS-2026-Report.pdf

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