Oda for scholarships in Somalia

Somalia: Oda for scholarships was 4.62 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.62 million
Change on year
down 50.0%
World rank
68th
of 148 countries
All-time high
9.24 million
in 2023
All-time low
50,000
in 2007
Years of data
16
2007–2024

Oda for scholarships in Somalia, 2007–2024

02.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M10.0M2007201520242007: 50.0k2009: 60.0k2011: 60.0k2012: 280.0k2013: 340.0k2014: 230.0k2015: 340.0k2016: 260.0k2017: 760.0k2018: 1.9M2019: 9.1M2020: 4.6M2021: 6.2M2022: 6.6M2023: 9.2M2024: 4.6M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for oda for scholarships in Somalia is 4.62 million, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.0% on the previous year and up 1,908.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, oda for scholarships in Somalia peaked at 9.24 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 50,000, in 2007.

That places Somalia 68th out of 148 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.

Oda for scholarships in Somalia, year by year

Annual values for Oda for scholarships in Somalia, 2007 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2007 50,000 —
2009 60,000 +20.0%
2011 60,000 +0.0%
2012 280,000 +366.7%
2013 340,000 +21.4%
2014 230,000 -32.4%
2015 340,000 +47.8%
2016 260,000 -23.5%
2017 760,000 +192.3%
2018 1.94 million +155.3%
2019 9.07 million +367.5%
2020 4.61 million -49.2%
2021 6.22 million +34.9%
2022 6.62 million +6.4%
2023 9.24 million +39.6%
2024 4.62 million -50.0%

Somalia compared with similar countries

  • Somalia's 4.62 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.07 million, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Somalia's 4.62 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.88 million, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 55,000 50,000 60,000 2
2010s 1.48 million 60,000 9.07 million 9
2020s 6.26 million 4.61 million 9.24 million 5

Countries ranked near Somalia

  1. 65 Benin 4.93 million compare
  2. 66 East Timor 4.88 million compare
  3. 67 Haiti 4.80 million compare
  4. 69 Fiji 4.53 million compare
  5. 70 Gambia 4.38 million compare
  6. 71 Vanuatu 4.35 million compare

See the full ranking of 148 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is oda for scholarships in Somalia?
Oda for scholarships in Somalia was 4.62 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest oda for scholarships recorded in Somalia?
The highest recorded value was 9.24 million in 2023.
What is the lowest oda for scholarships recorded in Somalia?
The lowest recorded value was 50,000 in 2007.
How does Somalia rank for oda for scholarships?
Somalia ranks 68th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is oda for scholarships rising or falling in Somalia?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,908.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Somalia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Oda for scholarships. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Oda for scholarships
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
148 places, 2,683 data points, 2006–2024
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