Population · Africa · 2025 data
Djibouti Population
Djibouti had a population of 1.18 million in 2025, ranking #160 of 216 countries and territories (0.01% of the world). The population grew by 16.1% over the past ten years.
1.18 million
Population (2025) · #160
+1.31%
Annual growth
50
People per km²
73%
Live in cities
Population of Djibouti, 1960–2025
86,0241960
109,0921965
145,1751970
209,9081975
325,8151980
402,6871985
579,5381990
633,0741995
747,3182000
839,1672005
930,2512010
1.02015
1.12020
1.22025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,184,076 | +1.31% |
| 2024 | 1,168,722 | +1.37% |
| 2023 | 1,152,944 | +1.39% |
| 2022 | 1,137,096 | +1.41% |
| 2021 | 1,121,248 | +1.45% |
| 2020 | 1,105,188 | +1.51% |
| 2019 | 1,088,709 | +1.57% |
| 2018 | 1,071,882 | +1.62% |
| 2017 | 1,054,841 | +1.66% |
| 2016 | 1,037,653 | +1.70% |
| 2015 | 1,020,313 | +1.75% |
| 2014 | 1,002,717 | +1.82% |
| 2013 | 984,824 | +1.87% |
| 2012 | 966,747 | +1.92% |
| 2011 | 948,558 | +1.97% |
| 2010 | 930,251 | +2.05% |
| 2009 | 911,527 | +2.11% |
| 2008 | 892,734 | +2.08% |
| 2007 | 874,528 | +2.19% |
| 2006 | 855,764 | +1.98% |
| 2005 | 839,167 | +1.58% |
| 2004 | 826,124 | +1.55% |
| 2003 | 813,519 | +2.26% |
| 2002 | 795,574 | +3.15% |
| 2001 | 771,313 | +3.21% |
| 2000 | 747,318 | +3.19% |
| 1999 | 724,218 | +3.56% |
| 1998 | 699,352 | +4.10% |
| 1997 | 671,817 | +3.62% |
| 1996 | 648,348 | +2.41% |
| 1995 | 633,074 | +1.02% |
| 1994 | 626,710 | +2.03% |
| 1993 | 614,245 | -1.88% |
| 1992 | 626,010 | -0.81% |
| 1991 | 631,092 | +8.90% |
| 1990 | 579,538 | +10.74% |
| 1989 | 523,355 | +8.01% |
| 1988 | 484,523 | +6.63% |
| 1987 | 454,399 | +6.58% |
| 1986 | 426,341 | +5.87% |
| 1985 | 402,687 | +4.85% |
| 1984 | 384,053 | +3.92% |
| 1983 | 369,553 | +3.55% |
| 1982 | 356,880 | +4.03% |
| 1981 | 343,047 | +5.29% |
| 1980 | 325,815 | +7.00% |
| 1979 | 304,513 | +8.74% |
| 1978 | 280,031 | +9.98% |
| 1977 | 254,613 | +10.35% |
| 1976 | 230,737 | +9.92% |
| 1975 | 209,908 | +8.98% |
| 1974 | 192,613 | +7.94% |
| 1973 | 178,449 | +7.33% |
| 1972 | 166,256 | +7.17% |
| 1971 | 155,136 | +6.86% |
| 1970 | 145,175 | +6.69% |
| 1969 | 136,078 | +6.10% |
| 1968 | 128,250 | +5.43% |
| 1967 | 121,649 | +5.53% |
| 1966 | 115,269 | +5.66% |
| 1965 | 109,092 | +5.71% |
| 1964 | 103,198 | +5.44% |
| 1963 | 97,872 | +4.92% |
| 1962 | 93,283 | +4.36% |
| 1961 | 89,390 | +3.91% |
| 1960 | 86,024 | — |
Demographics of Djibouti
66.2
Life expectancy (years)
2.62
Births per woman (above replacement)
5.0%
Aged 65 and over
26.7 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Somali 60%, Afar 35%, other 5% (mostly Yemeni Arab, also French, Ethiopian, and Italian)
Languages
French (official), Arabic (official), Somali, Afar
Religions
Sunni Muslim 94% (nearly all Djiboutians), other 6% (mainly foreign-born residents - Shia Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Baha'i, and atheist)
Where people live
Urban population: 78.6% of total population (2023).
Frequently asked questions about the population of Djibouti
What is the population of Djibouti?
Djibouti had a population of 1.18 million in 2025, ranking #160 of 216 countries and territories (0.01% of the world).
Is the population of Djibouti growing?
Yes. The population grew by 16.1% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 1.31%.
How has the population of Djibouti changed since 1960?
It has grown 13.8-fold, from 86,024 in 1960 to 1.18 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Djibouti?
About 50 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Djibouti?
Djibouti — about 600,000 people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).