Djibouti FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Djibouti's fdi inflows was 1.61% in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's fdi inflows stood at 1.61% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.61% by 2025. Djibouti ranked 126th globally.
Djibouti’s foreign direct investment inflows have remained modest after a brief surge in the mid‑2000s, rising from a low of 0.07 in 1985 to a historic peak of 23.04 in 2007 before slipping to a trough of –0.03 in 1989. The 2025 figure of 1.61, placing the country 126th globally, reflects a post‑peak contraction that nevertheless exceeds the early baseline and aligns closely with peer economies such as Indonesia (1.65) and Zimbabwe (1.66). Over the 40‑year span, the pattern suggests that the 2007 boom was driven by temporary sectoral opportunities rather than sustained structural reforms, while subsequent declines correspond with regional volatility and limited diversification of the investment base. Continued efforts to improve the regulatory environment, expand port infrastructure, and integrate with regional trade corridors could revive inflows, but absent such measures the trajectory is likely to remain flat or marginally upward.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.79% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.61% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.61% | −0.02% | #126 |
| 2024 | 1.63% | −1.88% | #119 |
| 2023 | 3.51% | −1.73% | #64 |
| 2022 | 5.25% | +0.33% | #44 |
| 2021 | 4.91% | −0.12% | #53 |
| 2020 | 5.03% | −0.63% | #43 |
| 2019 | 5.67% | −0.17% | #38 |
| 2018 | 5.83% | −0.14% | #31 |
| 2017 | 5.97% | −0.17% | #37 |
| 2016 | 6.14% | +0.21% | #44 |
| 2015 | 5.93% | −0.96% | #48 |
| 2014 | 6.89% | −7.10% | #37 |
| 2013 | 13.99% | +5.86% | #18 |
| 2012 | 8.13% | +1.75% | #35 |
| 2011 | 6.38% | +3.14% | #56 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti's fdi inflows was 1.61% in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Djibouti's fdi inflows peaked at 23.04% in 2007.
The lowest fdi inflows in Djibouti was -0.03% in 1989.
Djibouti ranks 126th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's fdi inflows is projected to reach 1.61% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Djibouti in 2025 was 1.61%. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_fdi-inflows,
title = {Djibouti FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}