Data & Statistics
Key indicators drawn from structured household interviews with 847 minority IDP households in Daami Camp, Hargeisa, Somaliland. All figures are survey-derived unless otherwise noted.
Study at a Glance
Randomly selected across all sectors of Daami Camp
Estimated from household size × sample count
34% above the Hargeisa urban average of 4.0
March – May 2026
14 women, 10 men — all from minority community backgrounds
Achieved through community liaison volunteer network
High youth dependency ratio; significant demand for child-focused services
Many due to male out-migration for livelihood opportunities
Protracted displacement; low likelihood of voluntary return without durable solutions
Compared to Hargeisa urban average of 4.0 persons
Age distribution
Primary sources: casual labour (44%), petty trade (29%), begging (14%)
Below the USD 2.15 international extreme poverty line
Severe food insecurity across nearly all surveyed households
Employers cited ethnicity and camp address as reasons for rejection
Primary income sources
Plastic sheeting, corrugated iron, and salvaged materials
All households occupy land informally with no legal protection
Seasonal flooding requires costly repairs or temporary relocation
Severe overcrowding for average household of 5.4 persons
Shelter type
Compared to national average of 61%
Majority of deliveries occur at home without trained assistance
Chronic malnutrition; above Somaliland emergency threshold
Acute malnutrition; above Somaliland emergency threshold
Barriers to health access
Primary barriers: fees (74%), income contribution need (52%), discrimination (38%)
Compared to 41% of boys in the same age group
From peers or teachers related to minority identity
A significant deterrent for young children and girls
Barriers to school enrolment
Exclusion from health, education, and water services
Severely limits access to services and legal rights
Reporting to authorities extremely low at 6%
Barriers: lack of awareness and fear of stigma
Documentation status
All data is derived from the SOMVO 2026 Baseline Survey of 847 randomly selected households in Daami IDPs Camp, Hargeisa, Somaliland. Survey period: March–May 2026. For full methodology, confidence intervals, and disaggregated data, download the complete report.
Cite as: SOMVO (2026). Baseline Research Report — Minority IDP Communities, Daami Camp, Hargeisa. Hargeisa: SOMVO.