Market overview
Somalia (SO) is a Tier-3 GEO in Worldwide with a population of ~18,000,000. Connectivity: internet penetration 12.0% and mobile traffic share ~0.0%. Gambling regulation: Restricted. Working verticals for affiliates: Nutra, Sweepstakes. Primary payment methods: PayPal. Affiliates should verify local licensing, payment integrations, and platform ad policies before launching campaigns.
Working verticals
Verticals that convert best with Somalia traffic — based on local regulation, payment habits and audience behaviour.
Traffic costs
Facebook CPM: $1-3. Google CPC: $0.1-0.5. TikTok CPM: $0.5-2. Push CPC: $0.10-0.25. Native CPC: $0.5-1.5.
Regulation & licensing
Legal status
Restricted
Gambling is restricted in Somalia.
Regulator
No dedicated gambling regulator on record.
Payment methods
Payment systems and methods widely used in Somalia for deposits, payouts and player transactions.
Tips for affiliates
Use mobile-first creatives for Somalia as mobile traffic dominates. Localize landing pages and ad copy for the Worldwide market. Verify local licensing requirements before running iGaming campaigns.