Urban population in Djibouti
Djibouti: Urban population was 864,090 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Urban population in Djibouti, 1960–2025
Source: World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN).
Analysis
In 2025, urban population in Djibouti stood at 864,090. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 19.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban population in Djibouti peaked at 864,090 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 43,699, in 1960.
Djibouti ranks 155th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban population in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 43,699 | — |
| 1961 | 46,375 | +6.1% |
| 1962 | 49,456 | +6.6% |
| 1963 | 53,051 | +7.3% |
| 1964 | 57,203 | +7.8% |
| 1965 | 61,840 | +8.1% |
| 1966 | 66,816 | +8.0% |
| 1967 | 72,086 | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 77,659 | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 84,157 | +8.4% |
| 1970 | 91,639 | +8.9% |
| 1971 | 99,876 | +9.0% |
| 1972 | 109,073 | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 119,189 | +9.3% |
| 1974 | 130,840 | +9.8% |
| 1975 | 144,856 | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 161,570 | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 180,681 | +11.8% |
| 1978 | 201,114 | +11.3% |
| 1979 | 221,021 | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 238,640 | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 253,154 | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 264,908 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 275,516 | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 287,459 | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 302,552 | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 321,443 | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 343,654 | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 367,379 | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 397,602 | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 440,835 | +10.9% |
| 1991 | 480,261 | +8.9% |
| 1992 | 476,084 | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 466,276 | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 474,364 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 477,362 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 486,651 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 501,655 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 519,262 | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 534,504 | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 548,148 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 562,237 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 576,396 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 585,981 | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 591,879 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 598,378 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 607,802 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 619,269 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 630,979 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 643,887 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 657,210 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 670,419 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 683,748 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 697,225 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 710,825 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 724,492 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 738,282 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 752,294 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 766,560 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 781,060 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 795,724 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 810,531 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 825,657 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 839,814 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 852,060 | +1.5% |
| 2025 | 864,090 | +1.4% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 864,090 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.62 million, 13% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 864,090 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.90 million, 9% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 61,234 | 43,699 | 84,157 | 10 |
| 1970s | 145,986 | 91,639 | 221,021 | 10 |
| 1980s | 305,231 | 238,640 | 397,602 | 10 |
| 1990s | 485,725 | 440,835 | 534,504 | 10 |
| 2000s | 596,496 | 548,148 | 643,887 | 10 |
| 2010s | 718,212 | 657,210 | 781,060 | 10 |
| 2020s | 831,313 | 795,724 | 864,090 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More climate change data for Djibouti
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 52,377 kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 915.92 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 274.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 641.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.92 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.424 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.424 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0016 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban population in Djibouti?
- Urban population in Djibouti was 864,090 in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest urban population recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 864,090 in 2025.
- What is the lowest urban population recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,699 in 1960.
- How does Djibouti rank for urban population?
- Djibouti ranks 155th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban population rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN), published as part of Urban population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.