Population of Djibouti

As of May 2025, the population of Djibouti is 1.2 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 16 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.38%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 22.1 years in 2015 to 24.8 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 64.5 years and population density is 50.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Djibouti peaked in 1990, reaching around 11.26% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.36% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 64.91 thousand in 1990 to nearly 15.92 thousand in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In Djibouti, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 58.3 years in 2005 to 64.5 years in 2025, representing an increase of more than 6 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Djibouti

The cities of Djibouti are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 746.3 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Djibouti, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 626.5 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Ali Sabih, Ali Sabieh with 50 thousand and Dikhil with 32.8 thousand.

These are the 13 most populous cities in Djibouti: