Somalia has 15 licensed commercial banks, fewer than half as many as Kenya.
Licensed Commercial Banks: Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia (2026)
Tag: Horn of Africa
How Much Does a Passport Cost? Somalia vs Neighbouring Countries
A Somali passport costs almost four times as much as an Ethiopian one.
Child Vaccination: Somalia vs Neighbouring Countries
72% of Somali children receive all three doses of the DTP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis), the lowest rate among its neighbours.
Child Mortality: Somalia vs Neighbours
About 1 in 10 Somali children die before their fifth birthday. Figures are deaths before age 5 per 1,000 live births.
Doctor-to-Population Ratio: Somalia vs Neighbours
Somalia has one doctor for every 30,000 people, about seven times fewer doctors per person than Kenya.
Organized Crime Index 2025: Somalia vs Neighbouring Countries
Somalia scores 6.55 out of 10 for criminality, second only to Kenya in the region. Higher scores mean more organized-crime activity and influence.
