Djibouti (Republic of Djibouti), DJ
Djibouti: This East African nation, strategically located at the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, serves as a vital port for regional and international trade.
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Republic of Djibouti at a glance
Republic of Djibouti currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages and 6 state or regional pages linked on MapSof.
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DjiboutiPopulation 1,066,809
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Quick Facts about Republic of Djibouti
| Population | 956,985 |
| Country | Djibouti |
| Area | 23200 km2 |
| Official name | République de Djibouti, la République de Djibouti, Jabuuti, جمهورية جيبوتي, Djibouti |
| Continent | Africa |
| Easternmost point | Point(43.41691 12.12148) |
| Northernmost point | Point(43.13 12.7) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 11.8333,42.5000 |
| Legislative body | National Assembly |
| Named for | Djibouti |
| Official language | Arabic, French |
| Capital | Djibouti |
| Establishment | June 23, 1977 (48 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Local time | 15:43:52 (19th April 2026) |
Geography
Republic of Djibouti is located at 11°49'60"N 42°30'0"E (11.8333300, 42.5000000). It has 3 neighbors: Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Djibouti map
The largest city of Republic of Djibouti is Djibouti with a population of 1,066,809. Other cities include, 'Ali Sabieh population 55,000, Tadjourah population 22,193, Obock population 17,776 and Dikhil population 12,043. See all Republic of Djibouti cities & populated places.
Official website of Republic of Djibouti
Official WebsiteCompare Republic of Djibouti with
- Ali Sabieh Region
- Arta Region
- Dikhil Region
- Tadjourah Region
- Djibouti Region
- Obock Region
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 83,636 | - | demographic balance |
| 1961 | 88,499 | 5.49% | demographic balance |
| 1962 | 94,200 | 6.05% | demographic balance |
| 1963 | 100,622 | 6.38% | demographic balance |
| 1964 | 107,584 | 6.47% | demographic balance |
| 1965 | 114,963 | 6.42% | demographic balance |
| 1966 | 122,866 | 6.43% | demographic balance |
| 1967 | 131,401 | 6.5% | demographic balance |
| 1968 | 140,459 | 6.45% | demographic balance |
| 1969 | 149,887 | 6.29% | demographic balance |
| 1970 | 159,667 | 6.13% | demographic balance |
| 1971 | 169,374 | 5.73% | demographic balance |
| 1972 | 179,224 | 5.5% | demographic balance |
| 1973 | 190,560 | 5.95% | demographic balance |
| 1974 | 205,197 | 7.13% | demographic balance |
| 1975 | 224,244 | 8.49% | demographic balance |
| 1976 | 248,710 | 9.84% | demographic balance |
| 1977 | 277,750 | 10.46% | demographic balance |
| 1978 | 308,385 | 9.93% | demographic balance |
| 1979 | 336,479 | 8.35% | demographic balance |
| 1980 | 359,247 | 6.34% | demographic balance |
| 1981 | 375,041 | 4.21% | demographic balance |
| 1982 | 385,184 | 2.63% | demographic balance |
| 1983 | 393,443 | 2.1% | demographic balance |
| 1984 | 405,229 | 2.91% | demographic balance |
| 1985 | 424,227 | 4.48% | demographic balance |
| 1986 | 451,942 | 6.13% | demographic balance |
| 1987 | 486,555 | 7.11% | demographic balance |
| 1988 | 524,393 | 7.22% | demographic balance |
| 1989 | 560,124 | 6.38% | demographic balance |
| 1990 | 589,924 | 5.05% | demographic balance |
| 1991 | 612,589 | 3.7% | demographic balance |
| 1992 | 629,373 | 2.67% | demographic balance |
| 1993 | 641,900 | 1.95% | demographic balance |
| 1994 | 652,793 | 1.67% | demographic balance |
| 1995 | 663,999 | 1.69% | demographic balance |
| 1996 | 675,891 | 1.76% | demographic balance |
| 1997 | 687,897 | 1.75% | demographic balance |
| 1998 | 699,922 | 1.72% | demographic balance |
| 1999 | 711,652 | 1.65% | demographic balance |
| 2000 | 722,887 | 1.55% | demographic balance |
| 2001 | 733,732 | 1.48% | demographic balance |
| 2002 | 744,434 | 1.44% | demographic balance |
| 2003 | 755,085 | 1.41% | demographic balance |
| 2004 | 765,776 | 1.4% | demographic balance |
| 2005 | 776,585 | 1.39% | demographic balance |
| 2006 | 787,544 | 1.39% | demographic balance |
| 2007 | 798,690 | 1.4% | demographic balance |
| 2008 | 810,100 | 1.41% | demographic balance |
| 2009 | 821,865 | 1.43% | demographic balance |
| 2010 | 850,146 | 3.33% | demographic balance |
| 2011 | 846,646 | -0.41% | demographic balance |
| 2012 | 859,652 | 1.51% | demographic balance |
| 2013 | 872,932 | 1.52% | demographic balance |
| 2014 | 898,696 | 2.87% | (Worldbank) |
| 2015 | 913,993 | 1.67% | (Worldbank) |
| 2016 | 929,112 | 1.63% | (Worldbank) |
| 2017 | 956,985 | 2.91% | demographic balance |
| 2018 | 958,920 | 0.2% | (Worldbank) |
| 2019 | 973,560 | 1.5% | (Worldbank) |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Djibouti, Djibouti Located on the eastern coast, it is Djibouti's largest city and a crucial port on the Gulf of Tadjoura. with a population of 1,066,809 people.