Woman in IDP camp

UNDP Somalia

In action

Our mission

UNDP is the leading UN organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality and climate change in Somalia. 

Our programmes help the Somali government and people access the skills, technology and funding they need to drive their own development in areas including climate adaptation and mitigation, gender empowerment, the rule of law, national and local governance, job creation and skill development, innovation, peacebuilding and more.

Key stats

16

Million

Total population

70

Percent

Population using safely managed drinking water services

49

Percent

Population with access to electricity

80

Percent

Population working in agriculture

35

Percent

Proportion of women married before age 18

692

Women

Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births