Development · East Africa
Somalia Gender Inequality Index
UNDP index of gender-based disadvantage across reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market on a 0-1 scale (higher is worse). Source: UNDP HDI. Updated June 19, 2026.
History
History on record since 2022; the trend chart appears as more history accrues.
| Period | Gender Inequality Index |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.675 |
| 2022 | 0.676 |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=SO&metric_key=gender_inequality_index" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Gender Inequality Index across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Gender Inequality Index |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 0.677 |
| Kenya | 0.526 |
| South Africa | 0.388 |
| Egypt | 0.398 |
| Ghana | 0.514 |
| Ethiopia | 0.497 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Somalia's gender inequality (GII)?
Somalia's gender inequality (GII) is 0.675 as of 2023, according to UNDP HDI.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from UNDP HDI and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Somalia Gender Inequality Index data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=SO&metric_key=gender_inequality_index with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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