Djibouti Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Djibouti's population growth was 1.31% in 2025, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's population growth stood at 1.31% in 2025, a decline of +0.04pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.31% by 2025. Djibouti ranked 93rd globally.
Djibouti’s population growth rate has slowed markedly from a 1961 level of 3.84% to 1.31% in 2025, placing the country 93rd globally. The most pronounced acceleration occurred in 1990, when the annual increase peaked at 10.20%, a reflection of high fertility and limited out‑migration during that period. Conversely, the early 1990s witnessed a rare contraction, with a trough of –1.90% in 1993, driven by a combination of civil unrest in the region and heightened emigration. Over the 65‑year span, the growth trajectory has trended downward, aligning closely with peers such as Iran (1.29%) and Spain (1.33%). The persistent decline suggests that future rates will likely remain near the low‑single‑digit range unless substantial shifts in birth rates, health outcomes, or migration policies occur, which could alter the current demographic path.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.28% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.31% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.31% | −0.04pp | #93 |
| 2024 | 1.36% | −0.02pp | #140 |
| 2023 | 1.38% | −0.02pp | #133 |
| 2022 | 1.40% | −0.04pp | #133 |
| 2021 | 1.44% | −0.06pp | #142 |
| 2020 | 1.50% | −0.06pp | #140 |
| 2019 | 1.56% | −0.04pp | #137 |
| 2018 | 1.60% | −0.04pp | #134 |
| 2017 | 1.64% | −0.04pp | #141 |
| 2016 | 1.69% | −0.05pp | #144 |
| 2015 | 1.74% | −0.06pp | #142 |
| 2014 | 1.80% | −0.05pp | #143 |
| 2013 | 1.85% | −0.05pp | #141 |
| 2012 | 1.90% | −0.05pp | #147 |
| 2011 | 1.95% | −0.08pp | #150 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti's population growth was 1.31% in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from the previous year.
Djibouti's population growth peaked at 10.20% in 1990.
The lowest population growth in Djibouti was -1.90% in 1993.
Djibouti ranks 93rd globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's population growth is projected to reach 1.31% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Djibouti in 2025 was 1.31%. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_population-growth,
title = {Djibouti Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}