Language details — Djibouti

This table lists languages spoken in Djibouti, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.

Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.

Language details

4 languages
Language Statuses Share, % Speakers
Afar
Minority
5.0 50,000
Arabic
Official Working
30.2 300,000
French
Official Working
60.3 600,000
Somali
Minority
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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