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Listening to Somalia - Waves 1 and 2, 2025

Federal Republic of Somalia, 2025
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SOM_2025_L2S_v01_M
DOI
https://doi.org/10.48529/p3m9-8y07
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World Bank
Collection(s)
Fragility, Conflict and Violence
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Nov 17, 2025
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Nov 17, 2025
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Data file: hh_microdata_w2

Household/Respondent Level data from wave 2. This contains questions on household characteristics, perceptions, well-being, displacement, employment, and livestock.

Cases: 3110
Variables: 339

Variables

UserId
User Id
SurveyId
Survey Id
OptInDate
Survey Date
q0_3d
During our last interview, the respondents sex was [Respondent Sex]. Enumerator
q0_3e
Respondent's sex?
q0_3f
During our last interview, you mentioned that you name is [Respondent Age]. Is t
q0_3g
Respondent's age?
q0_3h
During our last interview, you mentioned that you name is [Respondent's relation
q0_3i
Respondents relationship to the household head?
q0_3i_specify
Specify your relationship to the household head
q0_3j
During our last interview, you mentioned that your marital status [Respondent's
q0_3k
Respondents Marital Status?
q0_3l
During our last interview, you mentioned that your marital status [Respondent's
q0_3m
Respondents highest level of education completed
q1_9b
In the last interview you were residing in [pre-fill state] [pre-fill region] [p
q1_10
In which state do you currently reside?
q1_11
In which region do you currently reside?
q1_12
Do you live in an urban area, rural area, or are you on the move for at least 6
q1_13
Have you had to leave your home s due to conflicts or natural disasters
q1_14
Are you still displaced?
q1_15
The last interview you mentioned you are displaced, still displaced
q2_7
Including yourself, how many people live in this household?
q4_0
Our last interview, you mentioned that the main building material used for your
q4_1
What is the main building material used for the floor
q4_1_Other_specify_other
q4_1_Other_specify_other
q4_2
Our last interview, you mentioned that the main building material used for your
q4_2b
What is the main building material used for the roof
q4_2b_Other_specify_other
q4_2b_Other_specify_other
q4_3
Our last interview, you mentioned that the main toilet facility used by the hous
q4_3b
What is the main toilet facility used by your household
q4_3b_Other_specify_other
q4_3b_Other_specify_other
q4_3c
Satisfied with your sanitation facilities
q4_4
Does your household share this toilet facility with other households
q4_5
Our last interview, you mentioned that the main source of drinking water used by
q4_5b
What is the households main source of drinking water
q4_5b_Other_specify_other
q4_5b_Other_specify_other
q4_5c
Satisfied with your current water supply
q4_6
How long in minutes does it take to go there, get water, and come back
q4_7
Have any unexpected disruption in your water supply s
q4_8
What was the households main alternative source of drinking water during this di
q4_8_Other_specify_other
q4_8_Other_specify_other
q4_9
How long in minutes does it take to go there, get water, and come back
q4_10
Have electricity from any source in your household
q4_11
What source of electricity is used most of the time in this household
q4_11_Other_specify_other
q4_11_Other_specify_other
q4_11a
Satisfied with your current source of electricity
q4_12
What is the main source of energy the household uses for lighting
q4_12_Other_specify_other
q4_12_Other_specify_other
q4_13_blanket
Blanket
q4_13_chair
Chair
q4_13_bedwmat
Bed with a mattress
q4_13_radio
Radio
q4_13_mortar
Mortar and Pestle
q4_13_none
None of these
q4_14_camel
Camels
q4_14_goats
Goats
q4_14_sheep
Sheep
q4_14_chicken
Chicken
q4_14_cattle
Cattle
q4_14_nolivestock
None
q4_15
Our last interview, you mentioned that the household uses phone numbers
q4_16
Total, how many mobile phone numbers do ALL members of your household use
q4_17
Have you or someone else in the household used the internet regularly in the
q4_17a_shop
Online shopping
q4_17a_bank
Online banking
q4_17a_socialmedia
Social media
q4_17a_email
Emails
q4_17a_entertainment
Online entertainment / Browsing websites
q4_17a_Other_specify
Other [specify]
q4_17a_DONTKNOW
DON'T KNOW
q4_17a_REFUSED
REFUSED
q4_17a_Other_specify_other
q4_17a_Other_specify_other
q4_18
How long does it take you to reach the closest health facility by vehicle? (in m
q4_19
How long does it take you to reach the closest primary school by vehicle? (in mi
q8_1_fight
Was your household displaced by fighting, droughts, floods, or some other reason
q8_1_drought
Was your household displaced by fighting, droughts, floods, or some other reason
q8_1_flood
Was your household displaced by fighting, droughts, floods, or some other reason
q8_1_other
Was your household displaced by fighting, droughts, floods, or some other reason
q8_1_dontknow
Was your household displaced by fighting, droughts, floods, or some other reason
q8_1_refused
Was your household displaced by fighting, droughts, floods, or some other reason
q8_1_Other_specify_other
q8_1_Other_specify_other
q8_2
How many years ago were you displaced?
q8_3
Where were you displaced from?
q8_3_Other_specify_other
q8_3_Other_specify_other
q8_3a
Do you think you will return to live in your [origin area] within the next 3 yea
q8_4
Do you wish to return?
q8_5_stability
What are the main obstacles to returning? Stability
q8_5_saving
What are the main obstacles to returning? Savings
q8_5_housing
What are the main obstacles to returning? Housing
q8_5_livelihood
What are the main obstacles to returning? Livelihood
q8_5_other
What are the main obstacles to returning? Other
q8_5_dontknow
What are the main obstacles to returning? Don't know
q8_5_refused
What are the main obstacles to returning? Refused
q8_5_Other_specify_other
q8_5_Other_specify_other
q8_6_livelihood
Why do you not want to return? Livelihood
q8_6_instability
Why do you not want to return? Instability
q8_6_climate
Why do you not want to return? Climate
q8_6_opportunities
Why do you not want to return? Opportunities
q8_6_services
Why do you not want to return? Services
q8_6_other
Why do you not want to return? Other
q8_6_dontknow
Why do you not want to return? Don't know
q8_6_refused
Why do you not want to return? Refused
q8_6_Other_specify_other
q8_6_Other_specify_other
q8_7_employment
What are the main challenges in your current location? Employment
q8_7_housing
What are the main challenges in your current location? Housing
q8_7_services
What are the main challenges in your current location? Services
q8_7_conflict
What are the main challenges in your current location? Conflict
q8_7_insecurity
What are the main challenges in your current location? Instability
q8_7_eviction
What are the main challenges in your current location? Eviction
q8_7_other
What are the main challenges in your current location? Other
q8_7_none
What are the main challenges in your current location? None
q8_7_dontknow
What are the main challenges in your current location? Don't know
q8_7_refused
What are the main challenges in your current location? Refused
q8_7_Other_specify_other
q8_7_Other_specify_other
q6_1
Your main engagment with government is through
q6_1a
Your main engagment with government is through
q6_2
To what extent agree or disagree with the following statementsYou believe the Fe
q6_3
You believe the Federal Government is addressing citizens grievances
q6_4
You believe the State Government is engaging in open dialogue with citizens
q6_5
You believe the State Government is addressing citizens grievances
q6_6
You believe the Local Government is engaging in open dialogue with citizens
q6_7
You believe the Local Government is addressing citizens grievances
q6_8
The country is generally on the right track on political, social, and economic r
q6_9
People of all background and lineage are treated equally and fairly in the count
q6_10
You believe the government spends taxpayers' money in the best interest of the p
q6_11
You are willing to pay higher tax on your income if the government uses the reve
q6_12_jobsincome
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_prices
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_poverty
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_trade
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_services
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_governance
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_education
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_health
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_infrastructure
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_climate
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_conflict
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_other
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_dontknow
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_refused
In your view, what are the most pressing economic challenges facing Somalia?
q6_12_Other_specify_other
q6_12_Other_specify_other
q6_13_education
I believe government policy should prioritize… education
q6_13_health
I believe government policy should prioritize… health
q6_13_security
I believe government policy should prioritize… security
q6_13_jobcreation
I believe government policy should prioritize… job creation
q6_13_foodavail
I believe government policy should prioritize…food availability
q6_13_socialprotection
I believe government policy should prioritize…social protection
q6_13_justice
I believe government policy should prioritize…justice
q6_13_infrastructure
I believe government policy should prioritize…infrastructure
q6_13_other
I believe government policy should prioritize…other
q6_13_dontknow
I believe government policy should prioritize…dont know
q6_13_refused
I believe government policy should prioritize…refused
q6_13_Other_specify_other
q6_13_Other_specify_other
q6_14
The government is doing a good job fighting corruption
q6_15
Which level of government is doing the best at fighting corruption
q6_16
Believe that the current economic conditions in the neigborhood where you live a
q6_17_crimeviolence
Crime-related violence
q6_17_violencecommunity
Violence between communities
q6_17_naturaldisaster
Death from natural disaster
q6_17_other
Other
q6_17a_walkingday
Walking alone in your area during the day
q6_17a_walkingnight
Walking alone in your area at night
q6_17a_publicplaces
Public places e.g. markets
q6_18
You are worried about being able to give your children a good education
q6_19
How rate the quality of education in your area? Is it
q6_20
Your view, is there a difference in how boys and girls are treated at school/uni
q6_21
Your view, is there a difference in how men and women are treated at work
q6_22
Your view, is there a difference in how men and women are treated by medical sta
q6_23_federal
If I was sure I would not get caught, I would not pay all taxes that I owe to th
q6_23_state
If I was sure I would not get caught, I would not pay all taxes that I owe to th
q6_23_local
If I was sure I would not get caught, I would not pay all taxes that I owe to th
q6_24_federal
People not paying taxes they owe to the federal governmnet
q6_24_state
People not paying taxes they owe to the state governmnet
q6_24_local
People not paying taxes they owe to the local governmnet
q6_25_federal
The federal government always has the right to make people pay taxes
q6_25_state
The state government always has the right to make people pay taxes
q6_25_local
The local government always has the right to make people pay taxes
q6_26_federal
People should refuse to pay taxes until they get better services from the federa
q6_26_state
People should refuse to pay taxes until they get better services from the state
q6_26_local
People should refuse to pay taxes until they get better services from the local
q6_27
This area, how common think it is for men to use violence against women and girl
q6_28
If a woman in your community goes to the police to report being a victim of gend
q6_29
What is the main way that decisions are made about how to use any money that you
q6_29_Other_specify_other
q6_29_Other_specify_other
q6_30
How rate the quality of mobile network in your area
q6_31
How rate the quality of internet services in your area
q6_31_Other_specify_other
q6_31_Other_specify_other
q7_1
Did your household consume macaroni at home s
q7_2
Did your household consume white potato at home s
q7_3
Did your household consume cinnamon at home s
q7_4
Did your household consume ginger at home s
q7_5
did the household purchase or pay for water from a vendor
q7_6
did the household purchase or pay for body cream (Glycerine etc.)
q7_7
did the household purchase or pay for detergent for dishehousehold soapdetergent
q7_8
did the household purchase or pay for perfume and deodorant
q7_9
did the household purchase or pay for clothes soap or detergent
q7_10
On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 is not satisfied at all and 5 is completely sati
q7_11
Did your household borrow (including purchasing goods on credit) any money over
q7_12
Did your household need to take from savings over the last 30 days for basic nee
q7_13
Did your household sell any assets over the last 30 days to pay for basic needs
q7_14
your household were worried you would not enough food due to lack of money/resou
q7_15
your household were unable to eat healthly and nutritious food due to lack of mo
q7_16
your household ate only a few kinds of food due to lack of money/resources
q7_17
your household had to skip a meal due to lack of money/resources
q7_18
your household ate less than you thought you should due to lack of money/resourc
q7_19
your household ran out of food due to lack of money/resources
q7_20
your household were hungry but did not eat due to lack of money/resources
q7_21
your household went without eating for a whole day due to lack of money/resource
q7_22
How classify your household
q7_23
Where believe your household will be five years from now
q7_23a
What is the main reason you think your class will improve
q7_23a_Other_specify_other
q7_23a_Other_specify_other
q7_23b
What is the main reason you think your class will worsen
q7_23b_Other_specify_other
q7_23b_Other_specify_other
q7_24
Has your household been receiving assistance from the government, an NGO, or an
q7_24a
What is the main assistance received
q7_24a_Other_specify_other
q7_24a_Other_specify_other
q7_25
If cash transferwhat is the usual amount received each month in USD [US Dollar]
q7_26
Has this assistance stopped in the last 2/3 months
q7_27_intorg
Who was the provider of the assistance? Int Organization
q7_27_ngo
Who was the provider of the assistance? NGO
q7_27_gov
Who was the provider of the assistance? Government
q7_27_relorg
Who was the provider of the assistance? Religious Organization
q7_27_other
Who was the provider of the assistance? Other
q7_27_dontknow
Who was the provider of the assistance? Don't know
q7_27_Other_specify_other
q7_27_Other_specify_other
q7_28_reducemeal
Reduced the number of meals you eat per day
q7_28_reducefoodiad
Reduced the availability of food aid
q7_28_reducehealth
Reduced the availability of vaccines / pre-natal care / visit to doctors or othe
q7_28_reducehiv
Reduced the availability of HIV drugs
q7_28_earnings
Affected your ability or your household's ability to earn an income or find work
q7_28_borrowfamfrds
Affected your ability to borrow money from friends and family
q7_28_borrowfininst
Affected your ability to borrow money from financial institutions
q7_28_childoutofschl
Led to pull children out of school
q7_28_other
Other [specify]
q7_28_Other_specify_other
q7_28_Other_specify_other
q7_29
Compared to 6 months ago, your family situation is:OPERATOR: READ OUT THE OPTION
q9_1_camel
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1_sheep
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1_goat
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1_cattle
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1_chicken
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1_none
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1_dontknow
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1_refused
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1a_camel
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1a_sheep
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1a_goat
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1a_cattle
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1a_chicken
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1a_none
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1a_dontknow
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_1a_refused
How many of the following animals does the household own (excluding those reared
q9_2_camel
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2_sheep
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2_goat
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2_cattle
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2_chicken
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2_none
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2_dontknow
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2_refused
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2a_camel
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2a_sheep
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2a_goat
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2a_cattle
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_2a_chicken
Does the household rear any of the following animals for other households, if so
q9_3_fodder
Over the past 1 month, have you used any of the following inputs for your livest
q9_3_water
Over the past 1 month, have you used any of the following inputs for your livest
q9_3_medicine
Over the past 1 month, have you used any of the following inputs for your livest
q9_3_DONTKNOW
Over the past 1 month, have you used any of the following inputs for your livest
q9_3_REFUSED
Over the past 1 month, have you used any of the following inputs for your livest
q9_4
Do you have insurance for any of your livestock?
q9_5
What barriers exist to getting insurance for your livestock?
q9_5_Other_specify_other
q9_5_Other_specify_other
q9_5a
During the last time we surveyed this household on phone [Wave 1 date], you ment
q9_5b
If yes, Where did you move to?
q9_5c
What drove your decision to migrate?
q9_5c_Other_specify_other
q9_5c_Other_specify_other
q9_5d
Why have you not moved?
q9_5d_Other_specify_other
q9_5d_Other_specify_other
q9_6
Plan to migrate over the next 3 months with your livestock
q9_7
Where do you plan to move?
q9_8
What drives your decision to migrate?
q9_8_Other_specify_other
q9_8_Other_specify_other
q9_9
What is the biggest challenge you face sustaining the pastoralist livelihood
q9_9_Other_specify_other
q9_9_Other_specify_other
q10_1a
have you done any work for pay, profit, or gain, even for an hour
q10_1b
has someone else in your household done any work for pay, profit, or gain, even
q10_1c
nobody in the household has done any work for pay, profit, or gain
q10_1c_Other_specify_other
q10_1c_Other_specify_other
q10_2
What was the main activity you carried out
q10_3
Thinking about all the activities you worked on, are they intended for
q10_4_anyjobs
What do you think are the biggest barriers for an individual seeking employment?
q10_4_betterjobs
What do you think are the biggest barriers for an individual seeking employment?
q10_4_skills
What do you think are the biggest barriers for an individual seeking employment?
q10_4_education
What do you think are the biggest barriers for an individual seeking employment?
q10_4_clanbarriers
What do you think are the biggest barriers for an individual seeking employment?
q10_4_genderbarrier
What do you think are the biggest barriers for an individual seeking employment?
q10_4_guarantor
What do you think are the biggest barriers for an individual seeking employment?
q10_4_connections
What do you think are the biggest barriers for an individual seeking employment?
Total: 339
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