Djibouti Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Djibouti's fertility rate was 2.51 in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's fertility rate stood at 2.51 in 2025, a decline of +0.10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.51 by 2025. Djibouti ranked 71st globally.
Djibouti’s fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span from 6.85 in 1960 to 2.51 in 2025, placing the country at rank 71 globally. The all‑time peak of 6.88 occurred in 1971, after which a steady decline accelerated in the 1990s and 2000s, mirroring demographic transitions seen in many low‑income states. By 2025 the rate matches that of Cambodia (2.51) and is only marginally above Mongolia’s 2.50, while Jordan records a comparable 2.52. The sharp contraction reflects expanded access to education, urbanisation, and family‑planning services, which have reduced the average number of children per woman to near‑replacement levels. Continued improvements in female labour participation and health infrastructure could keep the fertility rate below the current trough, whereas setbacks in economic stability or public‑health crises might pause the downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.47 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.51 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.51 | −0.10 | #71 |
| 2023 | 2.61 | −0.04 | #143 |
| 2022 | 2.65 | −0.05 | #143 |
| 2021 | 2.70 | −0.05 | #143 |
| 2020 | 2.75 | −0.05 | #143 |
| 2019 | 2.80 | −0.06 | #144 |
| 2018 | 2.86 | −0.06 | #146 |
| 2017 | 2.92 | −0.05 | #146 |
| 2016 | 2.97 | −0.07 | #145 |
| 2015 | 3.04 | −0.08 | #149 |
| 2014 | 3.12 | −0.07 | #152 |
| 2013 | 3.19 | −0.07 | #154 |
| 2012 | 3.26 | −0.09 | #154 |
| 2011 | 3.34 | −0.09 | #157 |
| 2010 | 3.43 | −0.09 | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti's fertility rate was 2.51 in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from the previous year.
Djibouti's fertility rate peaked at 6.88 in 1971.
The lowest fertility rate in Djibouti was 2.51 in 2025.
Djibouti ranks 71st globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's fertility rate is projected to reach 2.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Djibouti in 2025 was 2.51. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_fertility-rate,
title = {Djibouti Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}