Djibouti population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: 1.268%.
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Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Capital: Djibouti
- Official language: Arabic
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Continent: Africa
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
Djibouti has two major national languages: Afar and Somali, reflecting the country’s main ethnic groups. French and Arabic are the official languages used in administration, diplomacy, and education. Multilingualism is widespread, especially in cities, where many residents speak Somali, Afar, Arabic, and French.
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A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
Djibouti has a predominantly urban population concentrated in the capital, Djibouti City. The Afar and Somali peoples make up the majority, with a mix of Yemenite and Ethiopian communities as well. Youth demographics and regional migration heavily shape linguistic dynamics.
View religions →Cities
A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.
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