Djibouti Population
Middle East & North Africa · 160th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
1,204,291
The population of Djibouti is about 1,204,291 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 1.2 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.01% of the world's people.
Djibouti is ranked 160th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.30% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 1.5 million. That is 13.9 times its 1960 population of 86 thousand. Population density is 52 people per square kilometre. 73% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
1.2 million
Yearly change
+1.30%
World rank
160th
Share of world
0.01%
Density
52/km²
Land area
23,180 km²
Life expectancy
66.2 yrs
Births per woman
2.62
GDP per capita
$3,906
GDP
$4.6B
Population of Djibouti, 1960–2050
Djibouti population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 86,024 | — | 4 |
| 1970 | 145,175 | +6.69% | 6 |
| 1980 | 325,815 | +7.00% | 14 |
| 1990 | 579,538 | +10.74% | 25 |
| 2000 | 747,318 | +3.19% | 32 |
| 2010 | 930,251 | +2.05% | 40 |
| 2020 | 1,105,188 | +1.51% | 48 |
| 2024 | 1,168,722 | +1.37% | 50 |
| 2026proj. | 1,199,459 | +1.30% | 52 |
| 2030proj. | 1,262,678 | +1.28% | 54 |
| 2040proj. | 1,406,635 | +1.06% | 61 |
| 2050proj. | 1,530,540 | +0.71% | 66 |
Djibouti vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 148 times as many people as Djibouti. Bangladesh is 26.4 times more densely populated.
Djibouti population: questions and answers
What is the population of Djibouti in 2026?
About 1,199,459 (1.2 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Djibouti's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.30% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Djibouti?
About 52 people per km², with a land area of 23,180 km².
What will the population of Djibouti be in 2050?
About 1.5 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Djibouti?
Djibouti.
What is the life expectancy in Djibouti?
66.2 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.