Djibouti

Country in Africa

In brief

Population: 1.2M (2025). World rank 160 of 216; in Africa, 50 of 54. Area: 23,200 km². World rank 151 of 249; in Africa, 48 of 59. Life expectancy: 66.2 years (2024). World rank 185 of 216 (1 = best); in Africa, 25 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: population 1M → 1.2M, GDP $2.4B → $4.6B, and GDP per person $2,376 → $3,906.

State

Official name: Republic of Djibouti
Local name: جيبوتي
Capital: Djibouti
Region: Africa
Form of government: Presidential republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 1,184,076 2025
Area: 23,200 km²
GDP: $4.6B 2025
GDP per person: $3,906 2025
Life expectancy: 66.2 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Arabic, French
Currency: Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Time zones: UTC+3
Calling code: +253
Emergency numbers: 17, 18, 19
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, E
Mains voltage: 220 V