Djibouti Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Djibouti's urban population was 73.24% in 2025, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's urban population stood at 73.24% in 2025, a rise of +0.33% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 73.24% by 2025. Djibouti ranked 78th globally.
Djibouti’s urban population share has risen steadily from 50.80 % in 1960, the lowest point in the series, to 73.24 % in 2025, placing the country 78th worldwide. The share peaked at 76.10 % in 1991, after which a modest decline was offset by renewed growth in the 2000s, reflecting sustained rural‑to‑urban migration and expanding port‑related economic activity. Over the 66‑year coverage period the urban share increased by 22.44 percentage points, a rate that exceeds the contemporaneous rise in Dominica (73.96 % in 2025) and is comparable to Bulgaria’s 74.06 % in the same year, underscoring Djibouti’s relatively rapid urbanisation among small‑to‑medium economies. The upward trajectory is supported by ongoing infrastructure projects and the strategic position of Djibouti City as a logistics hub; however, any slowdown in foreign investment or a shift in regional trade routes could temper future urban expansion. Continued investment in housing and services will be pivotal to maintaining the current growth pattern.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 73.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 73.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 73.24% | - | - |
| 2025 | 73.24% | +0.33% | #78 |
| 2024 | 72.91% | +0.06% | #139 |
| 2023 | 72.84% | +0.23% | #139 |
| 2022 | 72.61% | +0.32% | #137 |
| 2021 | 72.29% | +0.29% | #137 |
| 2020 | 72.00% | +0.26% | #137 |
| 2019 | 71.74% | +0.23% | #138 |
| 2018 | 71.52% | +0.20% | #138 |
| 2017 | 71.32% | +0.17% | #139 |
| 2016 | 71.15% | +0.14% | #140 |
| 2015 | 71.01% | +0.12% | #140 |
| 2014 | 70.89% | +0.09% | #140 |
| 2013 | 70.80% | +0.07% | #141 |
| 2012 | 70.73% | +0.05% | #142 |
| 2011 | 70.68% | +0.03% | #142 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti's urban population was 73.24% in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Djibouti's urban population peaked at 76.10% in 1991.
The lowest urban population in Djibouti was 50.80% in 1960.
Djibouti ranks 78th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's urban population is projected to reach 73.24% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Djibouti in 2025 was 73.24%. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_urban-population,
title = {Djibouti Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}