Djibouti
Country statistics · 1990–present
Djibouti at a Glance
Djibouti is home to 1.2 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $5,196, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 66.2 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 1.2 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 20.9 and a death rate of 7.5 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 13.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 16,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Djibouti is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $6 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $5,196 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 5.5% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 66.2 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $78 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. 65.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access.