Population in largest city in Djibouti
Djibouti: Population in largest city was 616,332 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
616,332
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
139th
of 153 countries
All-time high
616,332
in 2025
All-time low
39,962
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population in largest city in Djibouti, 1960–2025
Source: World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in largest city in Djibouti is 616,332, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in largest city in Djibouti peaked at 616,332 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 39,962, in 1960.
Djibouti ranks 139th of 153 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in largest city in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 39,962 | — |
| 1961 | 42,203 | +5.6% |
| 1962 | 44,046 | +4.4% |
| 1963 | 45,969 | +4.4% |
| 1964 | 47,979 | +4.4% |
| 1965 | 50,071 | +4.4% |
| 1966 | 52,258 | +4.4% |
| 1967 | 54,539 | +4.4% |
| 1968 | 56,924 | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 59,406 | +4.4% |
| 1970 | 62,000 | +4.4% |
| 1971 | 66,547 | +7.3% |
| 1972 | 71,434 | +7.3% |
| 1973 | 76,665 | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 82,287 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 88,321 | +7.3% |
| 1976 | 94,807 | +7.3% |
| 1977 | 101,750 | +7.3% |
| 1978 | 109,212 | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 117,220 | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 125,829 | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 135,043 | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 144,946 | +7.3% |
| 1983 | 157,801 | +8.9% |
| 1984 | 174,372 | +10.5% |
| 1985 | 192,631 | +10.5% |
| 1986 | 212,831 | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 235,150 | +10.5% |
| 1988 | 259,844 | +10.5% |
| 1989 | 287,053 | +10.5% |
| 1990 | 317,154 | +10.5% |
| 1991 | 342,078 | +7.9% |
| 1992 | 348,428 | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 354,878 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 361,456 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 368,157 | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 374,991 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 381,932 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 389,012 | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 396,224 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 403,579 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 411,049 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 418,669 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 426,430 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 434,346 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 442,386 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 450,587 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 458,939 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 467,459 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 476,112 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 484,925 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 493,901 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 503,044 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 512,356 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 521,840 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 531,499 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 541,338 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 551,358 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 561,564 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 568,804 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 576,157 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 583,695 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 591,469 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 599,504 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 607,804 | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 616,332 | +1.4% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 616,332 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.61 million, 24% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 616,332 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.05 million, 20% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 49,336 | 39,962 | 59,406 | 10 |
| 1970s | 87,024 | 62,000 | 117,220 | 10 |
| 1980s | 192,550 | 125,829 | 287,053 | 10 |
| 1990s | 363,431 | 317,154 | 396,224 | 10 |
| 2000s | 438,956 | 403,579 | 476,112 | 10 |
| 2010s | 527,063 | 484,925 | 568,804 | 10 |
| 2020s | 595,827 | 576,157 | 616,332 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More urban development data for Djibouti
- Population in the largest city 71.3% (2025)
- Population density 49.74 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 40.3 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 1.8 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 2.64 million current US$ (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in largest city in Djibouti?
- Population in largest city in Djibouti was 616,332 in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest population in largest city recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 616,332 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population in largest city recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,962 in 1960.
- How does Djibouti rank for population in largest city?
- Djibouti ranks 139th out of 153 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in largest city rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN), published as part of Population in largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.