Abdirahman Omar Dahir

SNBS convened the 17th Project Technical Committee & Statistics Sector Working Group meeting with key administrative data-producing Ministries, Departments & Agencies. Discussions covered the development of a national web-based data management software, progress on the Business…

Warsaw, Poland; 28–30 Oct 2025 Somalia National Bureau of Statistics joined global statistical community at the 2025 All Members Meeting of Expert Group on Refugee, IDP and Statelessness Statistics (#EGRISS2025AMM), hosted by @StatPoland. Our Director General, Dr. Abdisalam…

Dr. Abdisalam Abdirahman Mohamed, Director General of @NBS_Somalia, presented on the strengthening of its national statistical system & alignment with international frameworks for #displacement statistics. This includes, for instance, SIHBS 2022 & CFSVA 2025 #EGRISS2025AMM

Somalia joins the global community in marking World Statistics Day 2025 under the theme “Driving Change with Quality Statistics and Data for Everyone.” Reliable data builds trust, drives progress and shapes informed decisions. Read the full press statement in Somali and English…

Director General of Somalia National Bureau of Statistics, Dr. Abdisalam Mohamed, is representing Somalia at the 14th Session of the OIC Statistical Commission (OIC-StatCom), held from 1–3 October 2025 at SESRIC Headquarters in Ankara, Türkiye. The session brings together…

Somalia National Bureau of Statistics welcomed DG @Yusuf_Wadani of @SomaliaMolsa to its Mogadishu headquarters today as part of routine stakeholder engagements. Discussions focused on strengthening institutional collaboration, particularly on the upcoming Labour & Migration…

Today, SNBS Deputy DG, Abdirahman Omar welcomed Mr. Dominic Allen, Deputy Regional Director of UNFPA Arab States, alongside the @UNFPA_SOMALIA team, to the Bureau’s headquarters. Discussions focused on aligning statistical priorities with the new #CPD 2026–2030 & advancing 🇸🇴’s…

Somalia National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS) held a 2-day workshop, unveiled by Deputy DG, Abdirahman Omar Dahir, on SDG Environmental Indicators with 13 key institutions including @MOECC_Somalia, @MoEWRSo, @MoLFR_SO, @MOASomalia, @SoDMA_Somalia, @MOASomalia & @Mpwr_Somalia. The…

At the Government’s Exhibition, held to review Dan-Qaran’s achievements over the past three years, SNBS showcased its tremendous progress from 2022–2025 — presenting nearly 30 high-quality statistical reports across economic, social, demographic, financial, food security,…

The Somalia National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS) has made significant strides in rebuilding the national statistical system and enhancing the availability of reliable, timely data. Over the past few years, we have successfully conducted several large-scale surveys, made possible…

Somalia takes a progressive step in evidence-driven governance with the launch of #MICS7. It equips us with the data needed for smart policies, to invest in our people, and build a stronger, fairer future. It will also support monitoring & evaluation of the NTP, where reliable…

A big day for SNBS..as Somalia becomes one of the first countries to launch #MICS7 setting a benchmark in data driven policymaking. The survey will guide policies on children,women & families,shaping a bright future for our nation! Proud moment for SNBS @NBS_Somalia

Mark your calendar📢 SNBS launches #MICS7 tomorrow Aug 27th, a historic step for reliable data that will shape decision for every child, every woman and the Somali community as whole. Let’s build a future on facts!! Save the date: August 27, 2025!!

SNBS participated in two IGAD statistical events in Mombasa, Kenya; RSDS Coordinators Meeting (18–19 Aug 2025) & the 4th Session of the IGAD Statistics Committee (20–21 Aug 2025). These gatherings brought together Member States & partners to review progress under the IGAD…

SNBS participates in UN’s Regional Workshop on the 2030 World Programme on Population & Housing Censuses in Africa: International Standards and Innovative Approaches, in Pretoria, South Africa. The five-day event seeks to prepare census managers to plan & implement national…

SNBS participated in the 15th Session of the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) in New York, engaging with global leaders to advance geospatial solutions for sustainable development. In line with its mandate on mapping, GIS & national…

SNBS convened a key meeting of the National Balance of Payments Committee (NBoPC) to review progress in compiling external sector statistics—critical data that captures Somalia’s economic transactions with the rest of the world. These statistics are vital for understanding the…

Explore the numbers behind Somalia’s economic momentum — as captured in SNBS’s newly released 2024 GDP Report. @AbdisalamHumbul @abdirahm_omar

A delegation from SNBS, led by Director General Dr. Abdisalam Mohamed & Deputy DG Abdirahman Omar, along with departmental directors, visited Somalia Disaster Management Agency, @SoDMA_Somalia for leadership-level stakeholder engagement. The team was warmly received by SoDMA…

Here are some remarks by Co-Chairs of the recently held Joint Coordination Forum on Data & Statistics in Somalia, with insights reflecting shared commitment to strengthening our national statistical system through coordination, partnership & evidence-based action.…