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T1 Energy Profile: Somalia
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 energy resource
K1 biomass energy
K1 hydroelectric power
K1 natural gas
K1 wind
K1 geothermal energy
K1 solar energy
K1 Somalia
YR 2017
FD 2017
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/20514
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/20514
NO This report provides an overview of Somalia’s energy sector, offering statistical detail and context. Despite extensive natural resources, Somalia’s electrification rate remains low, with only 32.7% of the population having access to electricity in 2015. The majority of electricity—97.1%—is generated using fossil fuels, while renewable energy sources, primarily traditional biomass, account for over 94% of final energy consumption. Urban households primarily rely on charcoal, leading to significant deforestation; forest cover plummeted from 60% in 1985 to just 10% by 2001. Hydropower plays a minimal role due to security concerns, and oil exploration is limited, though large reserves may exist. Solar and wind resources are abundant and underexploited, presenting significant future opportunities. The sector is fragmented, with separate regional networks and most electricity provision driven by private operators.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026