Djibouti Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Djibouti's life expectancy was 66.6 in 2025, ranked 181st globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's life expectancy stood at 66.6 in 2025, a rise of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 66.6 by 2025. Djibouti ranked 181st globally.
Djibouti’s life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year span from 43.42 years in 1960 to 66.61 years in 2025, placing the country at rank 181 globally. The all‑time peak of 66.61 years was recorded in 2025, while the trough of 43.42 years occurred at the start of the series in 1960, reflecting a gain of 23.19 years. This improvement mirrors broader advances in health infrastructure and disease control, yet Djibouti remains marginally below its nearest peers: Myanmar at 66.71 years, Kiribati at 66.50 years, the Republic of Congo at 66.84 years, and Sudan at 66.13 years. The modest gap suggests that continued investment in maternal and child health, as well as expanded access to chronic disease management, could nudge Djibouti’s life expectancy above the mid‑sixties benchmark and narrow the disparity with comparable nations.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 67.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 66.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 66.6 | +0.6 | #181 |
| 2023 | 66.0 | +0.4 | #184 |
| 2022 | 65.5 | +1.7 | #181 |
| 2021 | 63.8 | −0.4 | #182 |
| 2020 | 64.2 | −0.2 | #184 |
| 2019 | 64.4 | +0.3 | #184 |
| 2018 | 64.1 | +0.4 | #184 |
| 2017 | 63.7 | +0.4 | #185 |
| 2016 | 63.3 | +0.5 | #185 |
| 2015 | 62.8 | +0.4 | #186 |
| 2014 | 62.4 | +0.3 | #185 |
| 2013 | 62.1 | +0.4 | #186 |
| 2012 | 61.7 | +0.4 | #185 |
| 2011 | 61.3 | +0.6 | #183 |
| 2010 | 60.7 | +0.4 | #183 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti's life expectancy was 66.6 in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Djibouti's life expectancy peaked at 66.6 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Djibouti was 43.4 in 1960.
Djibouti ranks 181st globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's life expectancy is projected to reach 66.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Djibouti in 2025 was 66.6. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_life-expectancy,
title = {Djibouti Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}