Somalia Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Somalia
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Somalia. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Somalia at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
N/A
Safety Rank
N/A
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
N/A
Armed Conflict Context
Somalia has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
2,284(2024)
Military Spending
1.6% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Somalia:
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do Not Travel to Somalia due to risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, health, landmines, systematic mistreatment of women, and systematic mistreatment of gay and lesbian individuals, piracy, abuse of residents in rehabilitation centers, and confiscation of passports by family members. Advisory Summary Do not travel to Somalia for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to Americans in Somalia due to the safety risks. U.S.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Somalia Population & Demographics
Population of 19,009,151, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somalia safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Somalia at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel).
What is the crime rate in Somalia?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Somalia.
What is the US travel advisory level for Somalia?
Somalia is currently at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).