Rank #54 by World Population
🇩🇯Djibouti
Djibouti has a population of 1,152,944, ranking #54 in the world. The capital is Djibouti. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
World Bank: Lower middle income
1,152,944
Population
#54
World Rank
66.0
Life Expectancy
$3,381
GDP Per Capita
Djibouti, #54 by world population
Djibouti Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Djibouti had a population of 86,024 in 1960 and 1,168,722 in 2024, a 14× growth over 64 years. The peak was 1,168,722 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 4.20%.
1,168,722
Population (2024)
86,024
Population (1960)
1,168,722
Peak (2024)
4.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 86,024 |
| 1961 | 89,390 |
| 1962 | 93,283 |
| 1963 | 97,872 |
| 1964 | 103,198 |
| 1965 | 109,092 |
| 1966 | 115,269 |
| 1967 | 121,649 |
| 1968 | 128,250 |
| 1969 | 136,078 |
| 1970 | 145,175 |
| 1971 | 155,136 |
| 1972 | 166,256 |
| 1973 | 178,449 |
| 1974 | 192,613 |
| 1975 | 209,908 |
| 1976 | 230,737 |
| 1977 | 254,613 |
| 1978 | 280,031 |
| 1979 | 304,513 |
| 1980 | 325,815 |
| 1981 | 343,047 |
| 1982 | 356,880 |
| 1983 | 369,553 |
| 1984 | 384,053 |
| 1985 | 402,687 |
| 1986 | 426,341 |
| 1987 | 454,399 |
| 1988 | 484,523 |
| 1989 | 523,355 |
| 1990 | 579,538 |
| 1991 | 631,092 |
| 1992 | 626,010 |
| 1993 | 614,245 |
| 1994 | 626,710 |
| 1995 | 633,074 |
| 1996 | 648,348 |
| 1997 | 671,817 |
| 1998 | 699,352 |
| 1999 | 724,218 |
| 2000 | 747,318 |
| 2001 | 771,313 |
| 2002 | 795,574 |
| 2003 | 813,519 |
| 2004 | 826,124 |
| 2005 | 839,167 |
| 2006 | 855,764 |
| 2007 | 874,528 |
| 2008 | 892,734 |
| 2009 | 911,527 |
| 2010 | 930,251 |
| 2011 | 948,558 |
| 2012 | 966,747 |
| 2013 | 984,824 |
| 2014 | 1,002,717 |
| 2015 | 1,020,313 |
| 2016 | 1,037,653 |
| 2017 | 1,054,841 |
| 2018 | 1,071,882 |
| 2019 | 1,088,709 |
| 2020 | 1,105,188 |
| 2021 | 1,121,248 |
| 2022 | 1,137,096 |
| 2023 | 1,152,944 |
| 2024 | 1,168,722 |
Demographics
| Population | 1,152,944 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.38% |
| Urban Population | 72.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.61 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 66.0 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 44.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$3,381
GDP Per Capita
26.1%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
285.9%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
2.3%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.21
Physicians per 1,000
44.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
65.2%
Electricity Access
63.8%
Internet Users
44
Mobile Subs per 100
49.7
People per km2
500
Net Migration
Environment
0.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
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Djibouti in global context
Djibouti is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti has a population of 1,152,944, ranking #54 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.38%.
Life expectancy in Djibouti is 66.0 years. The infant mortality rate is 44.4 per 1,000 live births.
Djibouti's GDP per capita is $3,381. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
72.8% of Djibouti's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 49.7 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Djibouti is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.