Somalia’s 2025 federal budget increased to $1.32 billion, with 67% funded by donors and $429 million expected from domestic revenue—a 24% rise from 2024.
Budget priorities include administration ($427.7 million), social services ($328.8 million), economic development ($330.6 million), and defense & security ($255.3 million), with major increases for education, health, labor, and infrastructure.
Despite revenue gains, Somalia remains heavily donor-dependent, and challenges such as limited transparency, underfunded oversight bodies, and unrealized fiscal federalism persist.
The brief recommends implementing fiscal federalism, improving transparency in asset reporting, investing in revenue infrastructure, and adopting performance-based budgeting.
Miisaaniyadda Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ee 2025 ayaa gaartay $1.32 bilyan, iyadoo 67% laga filayo in ay ka timaado deeq-bixiyeyaasha, halka $429 milyan laga filayo dakhliga gudaha— taasoo 24% ka badan dakhliga gudaha ee la qorsheeyay sanadkii 2024.